Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Orpington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring veterinary practice in Orpington is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. This role can be full-time or part-time, with no out-of-hours responsibilities. The practice offers a competitive salary based on experience, generous CPD allowance, and professional memberships, fostering a positive environment for personal and professional growth. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a dedication to delivering exceptional care to patients and clients alike.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous CPD allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Exclusive colleague discounts

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to work in a supportive team environment.
• Interest in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of clinical and client care.
• Support and collaborate with a team of veterinary professionals.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a dynamic and caring team?

We’re a growing small animal practice in Orpington, and we’re excited to welcome a new RVN to our friendly, supportive team.

Our practice is conveniently located inside a Pets at Home store, with free on-site parking and easy access to both the city and the countryside – just 15 minutes by train to London Bridge and 10 minutes from beautiful rural walks.

You’ll be working in a spacious, air-conditioned, purpose-built surgery equipped to industry-leading standards. Our modern facilities include digital X-ray, ultrasound, a laparoscopic tower, endoscopy, orthopaedic kits, an in-house laboratory, blood pressure monitoring, full cat/dog/rabbit dental equipment, tonometry, cautery and suction.

You’ll be joining a well-structured and supportive team consisting of 4 vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, 4 veterinary care assistants and 3 receptionists. We take pride in delivering the highest standards of clinical and client care, valuing the contribution of every team member. We actively encourage and support individual clinical interests, and our varied case load offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is enthusiastic, compassionate and loves what they do. If you want to work in a positive environment alongside colleagues who share your passion, you’ll fit right in.

Join us and become part of a practice that’s truly dedicated to delivering exceptional care – both to our patients and to each other.

This role can be full-time or part-time and comes with no out-of-hours responsibilities.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Generous CPD allowance with full support for certificate study
• No OOHs
• 1 in 3 Saturdays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, VDS and BVA)
• Exclusive colleague discounts, including High Street and restaurant savings
• A supportive, friendly and team-focused working environment
• Generous holiday allowance

Location: BR5 3RP

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!