Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group UK; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Salary starting from £27,800 FTE DOE

Generous CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group UK in Carmarthen is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our day team in a modern, well‑equipped hospital.

You’ll work with small animals only, 24 hours a week on a 12‑month fixed term contract, with a 1:6 weekend rota and no night OOH. You’ll have opportunities to run nurse consults, advance imaging skills with our CT scanner, and access extensive training as part of a supportive, growth‑minded team.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse registration with the UK veterinary nursing council.
• Small animal nursing experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients and comfort to their owners every day.
• Support patient care outcomes as part of the clinical team.
• Maintain high quality of care and ensure best outcomes for every patient.
• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and the practice.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming team environment and effective communication with colleagues and clients.
• Communicate clearly, both written and verbally, to build strong relationships with the team and pet owners.

Skills

RVN

Compassionate care

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

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Looking to join a strong nursing/PCA team? Want to work in a modern hospital with no OOH shifts? Then look no further! Salary banding starting from £27,800, great benefits and fully encouraged further training!

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a 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 Carmarthen

Here at Carmarthen Veterinary Centre and Hospital we are excited to welcome a new Registered Veterinary Nurse to our day team! This role will be working alongside our team of 14 RVNs, 4 SVNs and 4 PCA's , 10 Vets and our amazing support team in our modern, well‑equipped hospital.

As our new RVN you will be working with small animals only. This is a part time position working 24 hours a week on a 12 month fixed term contract. We also have a 1:6 weekend rota with time back in lieu. You will have the opportunity to run your own nurse consults and work on schedule 3 procedures in this role while also working alongside our 2 Cert holder AVP Vets and supporting our New Graduates as well. The site has a newly installed CT scanner so the role would suit a Veterinary Nurse who is looking for the opportunity to enhance imaging skills.

No night OOH required as we have our own dedicated OOH team.

About You

No two days will be the same, 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

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Salary starting from £27,800 FTE DOE
• 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
• A bonus scheme that recognises strong results, based on both practice performance and individual contribution

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.