Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Job summary

Village Vets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a permanent, part-time position (25 hours across 3 days) in Surrey. You will care for small animal patients, monitoring recovery, supporting dental and anaesthetic procedures, and guiding student nurses as part of our busy practice.

This role offers opportunities for CPD, a generous benefits package, and a commitment to professional development within CVS.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with registration and practical experience.
• Experience in anaesthesia management is preferred.
• Ability to run nurse clinics and monitor patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and monitor recovery.
• Conduct nurse consults and clinics.
• Monitor anaesthetics during operations.
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anaesthetics

Ward monitoring

Nurse Consults

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Dental x-ray

Digital x-ray

In-house laboratory

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'llbe 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, caringisn'tjust a job— it'sinour nature.

We put our people first—because whenyou'resupported, you can deliver thevery bestcare. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance,you'llhave everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whetheryou'relooking 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 VeterinaryNurseto join our Surreyteam. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional careto both ourpatients and their owners every day.

• Support the outcome of patients carein all aspects of clinical workas part of the team.

• Ensure Quality ismaintainedby keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient

• Learn,developand grow with us, taking advantage ofongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.

• Contribute tocreating apositive environment, fostering a friendly,welcomingand supportive team culture.

• Communicate with confidence,useyour 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'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you joinus,you'llget:

• 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 theoptionto 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'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.