Registered Veterinary Nurse

Pharmacyupdate; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

20 weeks per year

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

The University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Spay & Neuter Clinic at The Mayhew in London. You will support fourth-year students, delivering high standards of patient care and animal welfare within a dynamic educational setting.

This role emphasizes coaching, mentoring and maintaining clinical expertise in a supportive team, with part-time, term-time working patterns and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with experience in dogs and cats in a veterinary clinical setting.
• Ability to coach, mentor and inspire students.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good organisational and health & safety knowledge in practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the student-led Spay & Neuter Clinic.
• Provide expert nursing support, guidance and supervision throughout patient journey.
• Assist in admission, anaesthesia, surgery, postoperative monitoring, and discharge.
• Contribute to veterinary education and maintain clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

RVN qualification

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a rewarding role that combines hands-on clinical nursing with inspiring the next generation of veterinary professionals?

The University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic RVN to join our Spay & Neuter Clinic at The Mayhew in London. This unique role places you at the heart of veterinary education, supporting fourth-year veterinary students as they develop their practical skills while ensuring exceptional standards of patient care and animal welfare.

Our award-winning School of Veterinary Medicine is recognised for its innovative approach to veterinary education and research. Backed by over £40 million of investment, world-class facilities, and an extensive network of industry and clinical partners, we are committed to developing the veterinary leaders of tomorrow.

About the Role

Working alongside academic, veterinary and technical colleagues, you will support the delivery of our student-led Spay & Neuter Clinic. Students take responsibility for all aspects of patient care, from admission and anaesthesia through to surgery, post-operative monitoring and discharge, while you provide expert nursing support, guidance and supervision throughout the patient journey.

This role offers the chance to make a direct and lasting contribution to veterinary education while maintaining and developing your own clinical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

You will be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience working with dogs and cats in a veterinary clinical environment.

You’ll also bring:

• A passion for animal welfare and patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to coach, mentor and inspire students.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Familiarity with practice management systems.
• A sound understanding of health and safety requirements within a veterinary setting.

Whether you are looking for greater work-life balance, term-time working, or the opportunity to contribute to the education of future veterinary professionals, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful next step in your career.

This position is ideal for an RVN seeking a highly rewarding part-time role with a predictable working pattern:

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• University term-time only (approximately 20 weeks per year)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• The opportunity to help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals
• A supportive and collaborative working environment