Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday (buy/sell option

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for Falkland Veterinary Centre in Newbury. The role is full-time (40 hours across 4 days) with a 1-in-7 weekend rota, and part-time applications may be considered.

You will promote pet wellness, monitor health, support recovery and reassure clients. CVS offers extensive learning, hands-on training and clear pathways for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners.
• Support the outcome of patient care as part of the team.
• Maintain quality of care and outcomes for every patient.
• Learn, develop and grow through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive, welcoming team environment.
• Communicate with confidence, both written and verbal, with colleagues, clients and pets.

Responsibilities

• Promote pet wellness, monitor patients' health and support recovery.
• Provide reassurance to owners and maintain high standards of care.
• Uphold the practice's commitment to teamwork and continuous professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Compassionate bedside manner

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Practice site: Falkland Veterinary Centre

Location: Newbury

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Practice Type: First opinion

Competitive Salary: Up to £32,000 FTE - depending on experience

Hours: 40 a week over 4 days. Part-time applications considered.

Your journey starts here...

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 Falkland Veterinary

Established in 1989, Falkland Veterinary Centre is a well‑respected small animal practice in Newbury, committed to clinical excellence, training and supporting the growth of every member of the team.

Our team consists of 10 Veterinary Surgeons and 10 RVNs, each bringing a variety of skills, interests, and expertise, allowing us to manage a diverse and interesting caseload. Our nursing team is further supported by 4 Student Veterinary Nurses and 2Patient Care Assistants, creating a collaborative environment that encourages learning at every level.

With a wealth of experience across the practice, including certificate holders and colleagues with interests ranging from exotics to a variety of specialist disciplines, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop your career. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of teamwork, support, and continuous professional development.

This full‑time role offers 40 hours across 4 days, a 1 in 7 weekend rota and a day off in lieu following weekend work.

If you'd like to take a closer look at what we get up to, please do look at our Facebook page - Falkland Veterinary Centre.

About you:

• 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

• 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 their 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.