Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their full‑time team at New Malden Vets in Kingston upon Thames. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care and collaborating with veterinary surgeons to ensure excellent patient care.

The ideal candidate will be a registered Veterinary Nurse with strong communication and organizational skills. A competitive salary of up to £35,000 DOE and excellent benefits including annual leave, CPD allowance, and medical insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with confidence in nursing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and support patient care.
• Manage a diverse schedule including weekend shifts.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive learning and improvement

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our full‑time team at New Malden Vets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for nursing care of first‑opinion cases.
• Contribute to clinical standards and support the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
• Manage a diverse schedule (40 hours per week with rotating shifts, including weekend rota).
• Perform consultations, pharmacy duties, inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, Stage 1 dentals, and imaging.
• Maintain minimal administrative tasks with support from the reception team.

Qualifications

• 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 ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and capacity to manage workload effectively.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Benefits and Development

• 6.6 weeks annual leave plus 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.
• Well‑being initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs paid leave.
• Certificate support.
• RCVS and VDS fees covered.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounted veterinary care.
• Voluntary benefits: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to retailer discounts/cashback.

Salary

Up to £35 000 DOE.