Registered Veterinary Nurse

Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Bracknell seeks an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team. The role involves monitoring anaesthetics, conducting nurse consults, and engaging in general practice duties. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience and is passionate about veterinary care. Offering competitive salary and extensive CPD opportunities, it's a remarkable position for career development and professional growth.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year's experience in a veterinary practice is preferred.
• Willingness to develop nursing skills and CPD.
• Confident in working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthetics during surgeries.
• Conduct nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures.
• Engage in hospital duties and day-to-day practice.

Skills

Passion for veterinary care

Teamwork

Independent working

Monitoring anaesthetics

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum D.O.E

Location: Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice, Berkshire

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, 1:4 Saturdays with time back the following week, no OOH or Bank Holidays.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly and supportive team here at Moor Cottage!

You should ideally have a minimum of one year's experience, be passionate about providing a high standard of veterinary care, and be looking to develop your nursing skill set.

Duties include monitoring of anaesthetics, schedule 3 procedures, nurse consults, hospital duties and general day to day practice.

We are looking for a self‑motivated team player who is confident working independently and thrives in an active environment. CPD is supported and encouraged to help you reach your full potential.

Why join us?

• Be part of a fantastic team of 5 Vets, 7 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 PCAs and a wonderful support and client care team.
• We are proud to be Silver Cat Friendly Accredited with a separate Cat Clinic for consults and procedures.
• Work alongside colleagues with a wide range of interests including internal medicine, surgery, fear‑free approaches, and feline medicine.
• Great location with easy access to London City centre, Windsor, Heathrow airport and just under 2 hours from the south coast.
• Thrive in your role and feel supported to achieve your ambitions in an environment where existing and future qualifications and studies are encouraged and supported both financially and clinically.
• As part of the Linnaeus group, we have close working relationships with our referral hospitals supporting our team’s clinical progression with CPD and advice whilst maintaining clinical freedom.
• You will have access to over 150 hours of pre‑recorded CPD, delivered by our expert clinicians and nurses. All of our nurses receive a robust induction to help them thrive in their new roles. On top of this, you will have access to modular courses on a variety of topics including our AVA accredited anaesthesia and analgesia modular course.
• We also have visiting orthopaedic and dermatologist vets enabling us to keep cases in‑house.

Who we are

At Moor Cottage we have been serving the local community for more than 50 years by providing quality clinical care and services for small animals.

We are RCVS accredited with an excellent combination of staff training and hi‑tech equipment and facilities, which include a separate building dedicated to cats only, laparoscopy, endoscopy, dental suite with radiography and digital X‑rays.

In addition to cats, dogs and rabbits we also look after many other small mammals including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, chinchillas, tortoises and birds. We are proud to work at special charity rates with several local charities and organisations in Bracknell, Wokingham and the surrounding areas to help support the good work that they do. We also regularly visit local schools and nurseries to talk about the work of vets and vet nurses to the potential veterinary talent of the future!

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle to work scheme, Recruitment referral reward scheme

How to Apply

To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Becca Thompson at [e-mail].

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.