Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave 6.6 weeks

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Berry House Vets in Hitchin on a full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality nursing care for small animal patients and support excellent client experiences.

Join a collaborative team with nurse clinics, theatre work, and a focus on patient care. Registration with the RCVS and solid clinical nursing experience are required, with strong communication to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £25,500 DOE