Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Brantham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance (£550) and 24hrs paid

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Brantham is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time role at Highcliff Vets. You will join a 10-vet, 10-nurse team prioritising patient care and client experience, with a rotating 40-hour week across early to late shifts and 1 in 3 Saturdays, and no out-of-hours requirement.

You will run nurse clinics, monitor anaesthetics, assist with procedures, and support surgeons while expanding your nursing expertise within a collaborative primary care setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse is required or eligible.
• Clinical practice experience with medical and surgical nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication and patient-care orientation essential.
• Good organisational skills and workload management ability.
• Proactive learning attitude and commitment to development.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics and health checks; deliver high-quality inpatient care.
• Monitor anaesthetics and assist with procedures as needed.
• Support veterinary surgeons and perform dental X-rays.
• Maintain focus on clinical nursing with no reception duties.

Skills

RCVS RVN registration

Clinical nursing experience

Strong communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

Eligible for RCVS registration as RVN

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Video endoscopy

Multiparameter monitor

Class 4 laser

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Highcliff Vets on a full-time basis.

Highcliff Vets is a long-established but modern two-site group based across Suffolk and the Essex border, surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the historic coastline, with good links to London.

You will be joining a close-knit team at Brantham, consisting of 10 Vets, and 10 Nurses, with nursing experience ranging from newly qualified through to over 15 years. The practice is well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, video endoscopy, multiparameter monitoring and a class 4 laser

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll enjoy a varied clinical nursing role, with responsibilities including running nurse clinics and health checks, providing high-quality inpatient care, monitoring anaesthetics, preparing and assisting with procedures, supporting the veterinary surgeons, and carrying out dental X-rays. With no reception cover required, you’ll be able to focus fully on clinical nursing, developing your skills and exploring your areas of interest within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Working Monday to Friday on a rotating early, middle and late pattern between 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
• 1 in 3 Saturdays working 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
• No out-of-hours requirement

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £31,500 per annum DOE