Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus Group; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

5 weeks holiday + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Linnaeus CPD programme

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Village Vet Hampstead, part of Linnaeus Group, is recruiting a Day Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our 24-hour ECC service in North London. You’ll rotate through ECC, surgery, and consultations, delivering gold-standard care to critically ill patients while supporting training and developing other nurses.

We offer a 4-day week, 42 hours, 1:6 weekends, and structured career progression within Linnaeus’ Nurse Career Framework.

Qualifications

• Tier 2/3 RVN aligned with Linnaeus Nurse Career Framework.
• Passion for emergency, critical care, and inpatient nursing.
• Confident in a busy hospital nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high clinical standards in ECC, surgery, and consultations.
• Support training and development within the nursing team.
• Ensure effective management of equipment and clinical resources.
• Foster a positive, efficient, and supportive working environment.

Skills

ECC nursing

Surgical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Tier 2/3 RVN

Job description

Day Registered Veterinary NurseLocation: Village Vet Hampstead, North LondonPractice: Village Vet Hampstead Veterinary HospitalSalary: £37,000 DOERota: 4-day working week, 42 hours per week, 1:6 weekendsAre you looking for a day nursing role where you are fully utilised, clinically challenged, and genuinely supported to progress?At Village Vet Hampstead, our Day Registered Veterinary Nurses play a vital role within our Emergency and Critical Care service. You’ll be an integral part of the ECC team, supporting critical and urgent patients while rotating through surgery, consultations, and nurse-led Schedule 3 procedures — all within a hospital that values high clinical standards, teamwork, and nurse development.Why join us?Be a core member of the Emergency and Critical Care team, supporting complex and urgent cases during the dayRotate through surgery, nurse consultations, and nurse-led Schedule 3 proceduresWork closely with the Lead Nurse and clinicians to deliver gold-standard care to critical patientsSupported by a cohesive multidisciplinary team of nurses, students, patient care assistants, and a dedicated night teamWork in a 24-hour hospital handling a varied caseload including internal and external referralsBe part of an accredited Dog Friendly clinic (Dogs Trust & BVBA) and ISFM Gold Cat Friendly hospital, supporting a patient-centred approach to careWhat we’re looking forTier 2 or Tier 3 Registered Veterinary Nurse, aligned with the Linnaeus Nurse Career FrameworkPassion for emergency, critical care, and inpatient nursingConfidence working as part of a busy hospital nursing teamStrong communication skills and a collaborative approachA nurse who is motivated to develop clinically and support the wider teamAbout usVillage Vet Hampstead is a well-established 24-hour veterinary hospital based in Belsize Park, North London, a short walk from Belsize Park Tube and local amenities. The hospital is equipped across four floors with full diagnostic facilities, an on-site laboratory, a dedicated ICU, separate cat and dog wards, and a full theatre suite.As part of Village Vet and Linnaeus, we are proud to offer structured career development, strong clinical governance, and a supportive environment where nurses are encouraged to work at the top of their licence.The teamYou’ll work alongside experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses, patient care assistants, students, and clinicians, including certificate holders. There is strong collaboration between day and night teams, ensuring continuity of care and structured handovers in a dynamic but well-supported environment.We foster a culture where learning, wellbeing, and professional development are prioritised, and where new colleagues are fully supported to thrive.Your role and responsibilitiesYou will be a key part of the nursing team, supporting the Lead Nurse and clinicians in the care of critical patients. Responsibilities include:Delivering high clinical standards in ECC, surgery, and consultationsSupporting training and development within the nursing teamEnsuring effective management of equipment and clinical resourcesContributing to a positive, efficient, and supportive working environmentWorking in line with current legislation, clinical governance, and practice policiesWhat we offer4-day working week5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday LeaveRCVS and VDS fees paidExternal CPD fully fundedExtensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmeClear career progression through the Linnaeus Nurse Career FrameworkCompetitive salary aligned to skills and experienceStaff discount schemes, including gym membershipLife assuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveElectric car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellbeing support includes:Employee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First Aiders across the groupEyecare voucher schemeFree annual flu jabCycle to work schemeRecruitment referral reward schemeAbout LinnaeusLinnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned allows us to focus on long-term investment in our people, facilities, and patient care.Village Vet Hampstead is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits .At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Village Vet Hampstead , Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] to ApplyTo apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Purvi Kataria at [e-mail] for more information or a confidential discussion.We look forward to hearing from you.#LI-PK1 #LI-OnsiteAll applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.Salary Value:£37,000 per annum;Salary Description:Up to, depending on experience;