Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Annual leave benefits

Job summary

Wheelhouse Vets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team in Chalfont St Giles. You will deliver high‑quality nursing care across theatre, wards and nurse clinics, while supporting clients and the wider clinical team.

This role offers a hands‑on, varied nursing experience in a first‑opinion small animal practice. We value a proactive nurse who communicates well and can contribute to ongoing patient care plans and continuous service improvement within our busy, supportive

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience in clinical practice and nursing in a small animal setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills to support clients and the team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to patients.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the clinical team.
• Support theatre, wards and nurse clinics and contribute to patient care plans.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

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 Wheelhouse Vets on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our practice at a time of exciting growth. Our nurses are extremely valuable to us, and we encourage them to use all their knowledge and skills to the best of their abilities, so the team is very ambitious and pro‑active. We offer a good all‑around experience for our nurses, so everyone gets the chance to work in the different areas such as theatre, wards, and nurse clinics.

We are a first opinion small animal practice located in the picturesque countryside of the Chilterns, perfect for horse riding, cycling, and walking. We are surrounded by golf clubs and country parks like Wendover Woods, Black Park and Langley Park, all while being within an easy commute of London.

Practice Highlights

• We have endoscopy, laparoscopic bitch spays, ultrasound, DR and CR Radiography, Class 4 Lasers, 4 consult rooms and an in‑house lab
• Overall nursing team consists of 3 SVN’s and 13 RVN’s including 1 physio nurse, alongside a veterinary physiotherapist and a leadership team of a Head Nurse with a Deputy Head Nurse at each site
• Members of the veterinary team either engaged in or having achieved certificates in oncology, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, dentistry, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, small animal medicine, feline medicine, and dermatology
• We actively support many different charities both locally and nationally each year, including StreetVet, Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue, and Macmillan Cancer Support

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 work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Each morning, the clinical team attends a ward round lasting approximately 15 minutes. The Head Nurse, Deputy Nurse or Head Vet leads the meeting, introducing each patient and outlining the procedures planned for the day. The team discusses who will be performing and assisting with each procedure, the anticipated timings, and any medications or pre‑medications required. This provides the team with a clear plan and structure for the day.

The team rota is also reviewed, including which team members are working, their shift times and the departments they will be working in. Any inpatients are discussed, with responsibility for their care allocated accordingly. Following the ward round, the case vet and ward nurse discuss each inpatient in greater detail to ensure their individual care plans and requirements are fully understood.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Cover a variety of shifts across 5 days
• 1:5 weekends

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.

• 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

• 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
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £35,000 DOE

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