Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

Village Vets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Surrey team. The role is permanent, 25 hours per week across 3 days with a share in the weekend rota, with pro rata salary up to £33,000 depending on experience.

You'll care for patients in a small animal, first opinion practice, support learning and development, and enjoy access to CPD and industry training. CVS backs its people with generous benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with RCVS registration.
• Experience in essential nursing tasks including anaesthesia.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of care and patient welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality patient care, monitor recovery and run wards.
• Conduct nurse clinics and procedures to support clients and patients.
• Assist with anaesthesia and monitor patients during operations.
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey.

Skills

Nursing

Anaesthesia

Patient care

Communication

Tools

Dental x-ray

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Village Vets

Location: Surrey

Contract: Permanent | 25 hours a week across 3 days with a share in the weekend rota

Practice Type: Small Animal, First Opinion

Competitive Salary: Up to £33,000 (pro rata based on 40 hours) depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered 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.

Life at Village Vets

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and work on average 25 hours a week across 3 days with a share in the weekend rota. There is also the opportunity to cover additional out of hours shifts at the Hospital in Caterham, only if desired.

Village Vets is a friendly, community‑focused small animal practice located in a charming Surrey village setting, offering the opportunity to build strong relationships with a loyal and welcoming client base. With excellent support for CPD and certificate study, the practice is committed to helping its team develop and progress.

The team are passionate about professional development and creating a supportive workplace where new ideas are encouraged. Our facilities include dental x‑ray, digital x‑ray, and a fully equipped in‑house laboratory, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding patient care.

No two days at Village Vets are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high‑quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Conducting nurse consults and clinics
• Monitoring anaesthetics during operations
• Supporting student nurses in their clinical journey

About you

Our ideal candidate will have some experience as a qualified veterinary nurse and be confident in all areas of nursing, including anaesthetics.

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Surrey team. You will:

• 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

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.