Registered Veterinary Nurse

The Curve Group; Laleham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced maternity & adoption leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Private healthcare (from April 2027)

4% employer pension contribution

CPD allowances: £800 per year

RCVS and BVNA fees covered

Staff discount on veterinary care

Relocation bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Willett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our experienced team. You will perform theatre nursing, inpatient care and nurse consultations, while supporting anaesthesia monitoring and complex procedures in a collaborative hospital environment.

As part of Kin Vet Community, we offer CPD support, access to advanced diagnostics and a culture that encourages learning, development and progression within eight practices.

Qualifications

• Full-time RVN with driving license and vehicle (required).
• Experience in theatre nursing, inpatient care and anaesthesia monitoring preferred.
• Excellent patient care and teamwork skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Theatre nursing
• Inpatient care
• Nurse consultations
• Anaesthesia monitoring
• Assisting with advanced surgical procedures
• Supporting emergency and hospital cases
• Working alongside experienced vets and certificate holders
• Contributing to a collaborative, patient-focused hospital team

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Location: Staines

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time | 1 in 5 Saturdays | Late shift 1 in 10 weeks

Driving License and vehicle is required for this role

Join a practice where nurses are trusted to do what they do best.

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our team at Willett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines. With over 135 years of experience caring for pets and supporting their owners, we're proud of the experienced team we've built, the values that guide us and the supportive culture we've created across our family of 8 practices. You'll be joining a practice where colleagues are trusted, respected and encouraged to learn, develop and thrive as part of a collaborative team.

As part of Kin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care. Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.

What you'll be doing

• Theatre nursing
• Inpatient care
• Nurse consultations
• Anaesthesia monitoring
• Assisting with advanced surgical procedures
• Supporting emergency and hospital cases
• Working alongside experienced vets and certificate holders
• Contributing to a collaborative, patient-focused hospital team

Why join Willett House?

• Experienced and supportive team
• with a strong focus on collaboration
• Certificate holders across multiple disciplines, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn
• Varied and interesting caseload, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and advanced diagnostics
• Excellent CPD support
• and encouragement to develop your skills
• Genuine career progression
• with opportunities to shape your own development
• Modern equipment and facilities
• Support from Kin Vet Community, whilst retaining the individuality and autonomy of Willett House
• A team that values
• high standards of patient care, teamwork and a positive working environment

Your Benefits

• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity & adoption leave (up to 6 months at 90% pay depending on years of service)
• Enhanced paternity leave (up to 4 weeks' full pay)
• 5 days family leave (compassionate/emergency leave)
• Private healthcare from April 2027
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support)
• Free eye tests
• Relocation bonus
• CPD allowances: £800 per year
• Professional memberships (BVA or BVNA as appropriate, plus VetLexicon access)
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Staff discount on veterinary care within our practices
• Occupational Health Support

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you, your family, and your career.

Whether you're a newly qualified RVN looking to build your confidence or an experienced nurse ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.