Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

CPD allowance and training resources

BSAVA library access

Advanced training opportunities

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan and EAP

Wellbeing Champions and family leave

Staff discounts

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Village Animal Hospital in Caterham, Surrey, is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a permanent role delivering high-standard patient care across diverse cases. You will monitor health, assist in recovery, and support pet owners with clear guidance.

The role offers flexibility across 20–40 hours per week with a 1 in 6 weekend rota. Join CVS and benefit from ISFM status, ongoing training, and a structured development pathway designed to grow your nursing career within our hospital

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and owners.
• Ability to support patient care across clinical tasks.
• Commitment to continuous learning through CVS training and development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and progress during treatment.
• Support recovery and post-procedure care.
• Communicate with pet owners to provide updates and guidance.

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

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Here at the Village Animal Hospital we are looking to welcome a Registered Veterinary Nurse to our team!

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.

We are located in the lovely town of Caterham in Surrey, England. With a team of dedicated professionals and a state-of-the-art facility, we believe in providing comprehensive care to all the animals we see, regardless of their size or species. Our team is experienced in treating a wide range of animals, including birds, cats, dogs, poultry and small mammals.

This is a permanent position working 20-40 hours a week across various shift patterns with 1 in 6 weekends, with TOIL given the following week. The position will mainly be based at Caterham, however you will be required to work across all 3 of our sites. Salary up to £33,000 FTE DOE

Your new role will be based at our spacious, well equipped hospital in Caterham, with some branch cover work as required. We hold ISFM gold status and are an accredited RCVS hospital and training practice.

About You

• 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
• 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.