Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kin Vet Community; Erith; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Family leave

Private healthcare

Employee assistance program

Eye care

Relocation package

RVN annual allowance

BVNA/BVA membership

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Staff discount

Occupational health

Job summary

Pet Care Erith is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly, experienced team. You’ll provide inpatient and surgical nursing care, run nurse clinics, support preventative care, and assist vets with a varied caseload while mentoring Student Veterinary Nurses.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive practice focused on long-term careers in a community setting.

Qualifications

• RVN role joining Pet Care Erith
• Provide high-quality inpatient and surgical nursing care
• Run nurse clinics and support preventative healthcare
• Assist vets with varied medical and surgical caseloads
• Mentor Student Veterinary Nurses
• Perform Schedule 3 procedures where trained
• Communicate with clients and support patient care
• Maintain high clinical and professional standards

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and surgical nursing care
• Run nurse clinics and preventative healthcare
• Assist vets with a varied caseload
• Mentor Student Veterinary Nurses
• Perform Schedule 3 procedures where trained
• Communicate with clients and support patient care
• Maintain high clinical and professional standards

Skills

Inpatient nursing

Surgical nursing

Nurse clinics

Mentoring student nurses

Schedule 3 procedures

Client communication

Clinical standards

Autonomy

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Pet Care Erith

40 hours per week- 1 in 4 Saturdays

Join a practice where people, patients and quality care come first.

Pet Care Erith is a well-established, community-focused veterinary practice with a loyal client base and a highly experienced team. With colleagues who have been with us for 20, 30 and even 40 years, we're proud to offer a supportive environment where people can build a long-term career.

We're looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and collaborative team.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high-quality inpatient and surgical nursing care


• Running nurse clinics and supporting preventative healthcare


• Assisting vets with a varied medical and surgical caseload


• Supporting and mentoring Student Veterinary Nurses


• Performing Schedule 3 procedures where appropriately trained


• Communicating with clients and supporting excellent patient care


• Helping maintain the high clinical and professional standards of the practice

Why join Pet Care Erith?

You'll enjoy a varied caseload, clinical autonomy and genuine opportunities to develop your skills, with access to modern diagnostic equipment and visiting specialists in areas including cardiology and orthopaedics.

We're also investing in the future of the practice, with a significant refurbishment planned.

• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)


• Enhanced maternity & adoption leave (up to 6 months at 90% pay depending on years of service)


• Enhanced paternity leave (up to 4 weeks' full pay)


• 5 days family leave (compassionate/emergency leave)


• Private healthcare from April 2027


• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support)


• Free eye tests


• Relocation package


• RVNs: £800 per year


• Professional memberships (BVA or BVNA as appropriate, plus VetLexicon access)


• RCVS and VDS fees covered


• Staff discount on veterinary care within our practices


• Occupational Health Support

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you, your family, and your career.

If you're an RVN looking for a supportive team, interesting clinical work and a practice where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the next chapter at Pet Care Erith!