Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Vets; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Severn Edge Veterinary Hospital in Bridgnorth is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will work 38.57 hours across 4 days a week with a share in the 1 in 7 weekend rota (with TOIL for Sunday), and you’ll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness.

The hospital is a modern, 24-hour facility offering advanced diagnostics and a supportive learning culture, within CVS’s Severn Edge team. You’ll join a busy, friendly practice that values development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with experience in nursing, including anaesthetics.
• Interest in clinical coaching is desirable but not essential.
• Able to deliver high-quality patient care and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery.
• Deliver nurse consults and clinics.
• Monitor anaesthetics for first and second operations.
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Clinical coaching

Communication skills

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Severn Edge Veterinary Hospital

Location: Bridgnorth
Contract: 15-month FTC | 38.57 hours a week

Practice Type: Small Animal, First Opinion

Competitive Salary: £27,800 - £35,000 (FTE) depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature.

We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands‑on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Severn Edge Veterinary Hospital

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our hospital and work 38.57 hours across 4 days a week with a share in the 1 in 7 Saturday & Sunday rota (with TOIL for the Sunday).

Severn Edge Veterinary Centre – Bridgnorth is a modern, purpose-built, 24-hour hospital that offers an excellent range of facilities and the opportunity to see cases through from admission to recovery/discharge, thanks to its ability to keep patients in-house. Ideally located with easy access to Telford, Kidderminster, and Worcester, the hospital has a rewarding caseload, including the occasional exotic species alongside predominantly small animal work, with strong links to charities and the wider community.

Our facilities include digital x‑ray, dental x‑ray, ultrasound, multiparametres, endoscopy, microscope, in‑house lab equipment, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. As an ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Practice, the team are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and features dedicated feline facilities alongside advanced diagnostic and surgical services.

Supported by a large team of vets, nurses, and support staff across a network of ten practices, including certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and soft tissue surgery, the practice offers a highly collaborative environment where development is genuinely encouraged and supported.

No two days at Severn Edge are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Deliver nurse consults and clinics
• Monitor anaesthetics for first and second ops
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey

About you

Our ideal candidate will have some experience as a qualified veterinary nurse and be confident in all areas of nursing, including anaesthetics. An interest in clinical coaching is desirable but not essential.

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Bridgnorth team. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.

• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.

• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient

• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.

• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.

• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.