Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet; Orpington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Holiday allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Medivet Petts Wood is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, supportive team. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to a varied caseload, support consultations and surgeries, and foster strong relationships with clients and their pets.

We value teamwork and ongoing professional development, with benefits including CPD support, pension, generous holiday allowance, wellbeing resources, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered veterinary nurse with demonstrated clinical skills.
• Demonstrates compassionate care and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to a varied caseload.
• Perform nurse consultations and support surgical procedures and inpatient care.
• Maintain high clinical standards and patient welfare.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to continuously improve patient care.

Skills

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

At Medivet Petts Wood, we're looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established practice where patient care, teamwork and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.

Our team currently consists of a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, Head Registered Veterinary Nurse, Patient Care Assistant and Client Care Assistant, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member plays an important role and is genuinely valued.

Why Join Medivet Petts Wood?

Located in the heart of the vibrant Petts Wood community, our practice is committed to delivering exceptional clinical care alongside outstanding client service. You'll work with a welcoming and experienced team who genuinely support one another and share a passion for providing the very best care for every patient.

Conveniently located just a short walk from Petts Wood Station, the practice benefits from excellent transport links into Central London and the surrounding areas, making commuting straightforward whether you're travelling by train or road.

Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of a local community, with shops, cafés and green spaces all close by.

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• A caring, compassionate and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to delivering outstanding patient and client care
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for continued professional development

The Role:

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll play a vital role within the practice, with responsibilities including:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care to a varied caseload
• Performing nurse consultations and supporting surgical procedures and inpatient care
• Maintaining excellent clinical standards and patient welfare
• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Working collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team
• Contributing ideas to help continuously improve patient care and practice operations

Weekend & Bank Holiday Commitment:

• A share of weekend shifts at our 24-hour Beckenham Hospital (currently one weekend in five)
• A fair share of Bank Holiday cover at Beckenham Hospital
• Time off in lieu provided for Bank Holiday shifts and weekends worked

This arrangement offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy hospital environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• £750 CPD allowance plus two paid days per year
• Access to a varied caseload across practice and hospital settings
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support
• Time off in lieu for Bank Holiday and weekend shifts worked
• Excellent opportunities for progression within Medivet

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, carrying out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities, supporting consults, surgeries and procedures, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards
• Deliver patient monitoring and care, and manage admissions and discharges
• Deliver exceptional care to your clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team