Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

BSAVA library access

Advanced training opportunities

Up to 33 days holiday (buy/sell)

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking an Out of Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse for Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital in Maidstone. The role involves working an average of 27 hours per week across a 5-week rota, including night shifts, within a leading RCVS-accredited small animal hospital.

The successful candidate will have RVN registration, with confidence in anaesthetics and a passion for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with RCVS registration.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Comfort with anaesthetics and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and monitor recovery.
• Run wards and complete inpatient diagnostic workups.
• Monitor anaesthetics for emergency operations.
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Anaesthetics

Patient care

Communication skills

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Digital x-ray

CT scanner

Job description

Out of Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse
Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Contract: Annualised Hours Contract | 27 hours a week | 12 shifts across 5-weeks

Practice Type: Small Animal Hospital

Competitive Salary: Up to £43,500 (pro rata, based on 40 hours) depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be 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, caring isn't just a job-it's in our nature.

We put our people first-because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and work on average 27 hours a week. This will consist of 7-night shifts and 5-day shifts across a 5-week rota.

Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital is a leading RCVS-accredited Small Animal Veterinary hospital in Maidstone, conveniently located just off Junction 7 of the M20 with excellent transport links across Kent and the South East. Home to a large, collaborative team of 23 vets, 32 nurses, and dedicated support staff, the hospital offers exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload.

With ISFM Gold Cat Friendly status, an RCVS Outstanding Client Service Award and accredited emergency services, the team are passionate about professional development and creating a supportive workplace where new ideas are encouraged. Our facilities include a newly installed, high-tech ultrasound machine, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, CT scanner, endoscope, incubator, blood pressure and blood gasses, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory.

No two days at Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Completing Inpatient diagnostic workups
• Monitoring anaesthetics for emergency 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 Out of Hours Veterinary Nurse to join our Maidstone team. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your 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's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• 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 the option to 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're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do the best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, 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 Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free 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 across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.