Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Long Stratton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

CPD allowance: £550 + 24hrs paid leave

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Long Stratton is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership on a full-time basis. The role offers a varied caseload across nurse clinics, theatre and consultations in a supportive practice.

The successful candidate will hold RVN registration with the RCVS, have clinical experience, and enjoy working within a collaborative team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience working in clinical practice is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics and contribute to preventative care and client education.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Assist with orthopaedic cases and support Veterinary Surgeons.
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery.

Skills

RVN registration with RCVS

Clinical practice experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Continuous learning

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our skilled team at Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership, Long Stratton on a full-time basis.

Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership is a supportive and clinically varied practice, with this role based at our Long Stratton branch. Long Stratton is one of our main sites and offers an exciting opportunity for an RVN who enjoys a mix of nurse clinics, theatre, consultations and wider first opinion nursing.

We are lucky to have an orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon who works with us at least once a month, alongside a veterinary team with ophthalmology and dermatology skills. This gives our nursing team access to a varied and interesting caseload, with opportunities to support more advanced clinical work within a collaborative practice environment.

Practice Highlights

• Access to varied clinical work, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology and dermatology cases
• Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon working with the team at least once a month
• Variety of nurse clinics, with nurses encouraged to use their knowledge and soft skills
• CPD encouraged and supported, with specific interests utilised where possible
• Supportive nursing team of 5.5 nurses

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 35 hours per week
• 4‑day working week - 3 x 9-hour shifts and 1 x 8-hour shift
• 1 in 8 Saturdays, 8:30am to 1:30pm - Time off in lieu is given for Saturdays worked
• Please note, this role is 35 hours per week and we are unable to consider fewer hours

General Responsibilities

• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Assist with orthopaedic cases and support operating Veterinary Surgeons
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• 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 the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject‑specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £28, 537 DOE