Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Kilburn CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kilburn is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role involves monitoring anaesthesia, providing patient care, and performing laboratory work. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £31,000 and attractive benefits, including 6.6 weeks of annual leave, a CPD allowance, and enhanced family-friendly policies. The practice is committed to professional development and offers a supportive work environment with a genuine team spirit.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday paid day off

Discounted gym membership

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthesia, patient care, and laboratory work.
• Assist with imaging and nurse clinics.
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Compassion

Professionalism

Confidence in general nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

As an RVN at Riverside Vets, you'll be encouraged to make full use of your nursing skills. Your day‑to‑day duties will include anaesthesia monitoring, patient care, laboratory work, imaging, and nurse clinics. You may occasionally assist on reception, but the focus of your role will always be on nursing and delivering the highest standard of care. Our diary is designed to ensure realistic caseloads and smooth workflows, with time built in for same‑day emergencies and patient continuity.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position working 40 hours per week across four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Shifts will vary between 8 am–5 pm or 10 am–7 pm depending on the rota, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8 am–1 pm). Our emergency care is handled by Vets Now, although you may occasionally be required to stay late to assist with a later case. On the rare occasion a patient is hospitalised overnight, you may be asked to complete checks.

Qualifications

We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 3 years’ post‑qualification experience and confidence across all areas of general nursing. You'll be a strong communicator who thrives both independently and as part of a team. Above all, you'll bring compassion, professionalism and a genuine love for supporting patients and clients alike. A commitment to learning and continuous professional development is actively encouraged and supported.

About Riverside Vets

Riverside Vets is a well‑established, single‑site small animal practice in Belper, with an exciting future ahead – we've just signed the lease on a brand‑new building one mile away in Milford, with plans to move in early 2026. This larger space will allow us to expand our facilities and continue improving the working environment for our team. Our team includes seven veterinary surgeons, six RVNs, one SVN, three receptionists and a practice manager. We're proud to offer a genuinely supportive and respectful workplace where everyone looks out for each other. Whether it's a busy day in clinic or a team meal, night out in Nottingham, or a walk with our dogs, you'll feel part of something special from day one.

Compensation

In addition to a competitive base salary up to £31,000 DOE, you will benefit from work‑life balance.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non‑accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control programme
• Quality Improvement programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Pension – 5% employee / 3% employer
• Discounted staff pet care