Registered Veterinary Nurse

inspiring vet care; Hitchin; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave + birthday off

CPD allowance £550 + 24hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to Work scheme

Resumo da vaga

Berry House Vets in Hitchin is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis. You’ll deliver high-quality nursing care, support clinicians, and contribute to patient welfare in our modern, well-equipped practice.

Join a friendly group of 6 RVNs, 8 vets and support staff in a central Hitchin location with clear career progression, ongoing CPD, and a collaborative culture focused on care and continuous improvement.

Qualificações

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Patient care
• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work
• Supporting treatments and procedures

Conhecimentos

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning/reflecting

Formação

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Descrição da vaga

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-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Berry House Vets on a full-time basis.

Berry House Vets is a well-established, single-site small animal practice in the centre of Hitchin. The practice is just five minutes from the mainline station into London and ten minutes from the bustling High Street, offering a mix of cafes, high street shops, and independent retailers. Our modern facilities include laparoscopy, digital X-ray (including dental), multiparameter monitoring, and Phovia. The successful person will be joining our amazing team of 6 other RVNs, 8 vets and support staff. We have a strong team ethos at the Practice with low staff turnover and many previous staff who come back to join us.

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.

• 32 hours per week
• Shifts over 4 days per week with a Thursday as set day off, working between 7:30 am - 9:45 pm with staggered start times
• Saturday overtime with TOIL

General responsibilities include:

• Patient care
• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work
• Supporting treatments and procedures

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. You’ll bring:

• 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

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• 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 plus your birthday off
• 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
• Certificate support
• 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/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.

Up to £25,500 DOE