Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse

VetPartners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

CPD budget

Paid lunch breaks

Private medical healthcare scheme

Job summary

VetPartners Limited is seeking a part-time RVN for their Tooting clinic to support the growing team and provide excellent nursing care. This role offers flexible hours over a 3-day week and includes no on-call requirements.

The salary ranges from £32,000 to £36,000 full time equivalent, with benefits such as annual leave and CPD opportunities. You will be supported by a dedicated team and have the chance to mentor trainee nurses.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-quality nursing care.
• Ability to mentor trainee nurses.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care.
• Assist veterinary surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain patient records accurately.
• Ensure welfare and comfort for all pets.
• Support clinical supervision of student nurses.

Skills

Nursing care

Assisting in theatre

Record maintenance

Client handling

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Welcome to Tooting! In this bustling market town south of the river is our popular Tooting clinic, who are looking for an additional RVN on a part‑time basis to help support their growing team.

About your new role

Ranked in the top 10 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by Lonely Planet, Tooting is a little gem! Its fantastic location situated on the northern line and close‑knit team have made the practice a popular choice in the local community for many years and are well known for offering high standards of patient and client care that we are proud of.

The practice is fully‑equipped with excellent on‑site facilities as you would expect, including ultrasound, and on those challenging days you have a team of like‑minded colleagues to help support you throughout the day, and enable a positive working environment.

You will be fully supported by an established team including a fantastic senior Vet and senior RVN, part‑time additional vet and exceptional trainee nurses, plus a dedicated regional manager, and regional head vet.

Your role will involve supporting your senior RVN for day‑to‑day practice life, including being a mentor for our trainee nurses who are on their journey to becoming an RVN.

With an experienced team to hand this role could be ideal for a soon to be RVN, or someone with a few years under their belt looking for part‑time hours, freeing up time for other ventures.

There are flexible options we can explore over this 3‑day week role, so just ask! Your rota will also include a 1:3 Saturday morning and 1:10 Stone Lion Hospital Saturday rotation, plus 1 bank holiday per year.

There are NO on‑call requirements.

Duties

• Ensure the provision of a high quality and continually improving standard of nursing care.
• Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during consultations, as and when required.
• Maintain comprehensive patient hospitalisation records.
• Ensure a high standard of comfort and welfare for all pets in our care.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients.
• Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use.
• Maintain adequate stocks of drugs, diets and consumables and place orders with our suppliers to required levels as necessary.
• Assist with the induction of new staff and their subsequent training.
• Provide reception duties, as required, ensuring a friendly and efficient handling of clients and their pets, in person, by email and over the telephone.
• Support student nurses as a clinical supervisor.

What we offer

The salary band for this role is £32,000 to £36,000 (full‑time equivalent based on 40 hours per week) depending on experience and allowing room for growth within the role.

Benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• Paid 30‑minute lunch breaks
• The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.