Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD allowance

BSAVA Library access

Nursing career path

Up to 33 days leave (buy/sell)

Health plan

Employee assistance

Wellbeing champions

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

Harbour Veterinary Group in Portsmouth is hiring a Registered Veterinary Nurse. This permanent 40-hour week offers a 4-day working pattern with weekend and bank holiday rota, no night shifts. Salary up to £33,000 DOE, with opportunities for professional development through Harbour and CVS.

You will deliver patient and client care, support outcomes, and maintain high clinical standards while contributing to a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with current UK registration.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient and client care every day.
• Support patient outcomes across all areas of clinical practice.
• Help maintain high clinical standards and ensure the practice remains in excellent condition.
• Take advantage of training and development opportunities through Harbour and CVS.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues through excellent communication skills.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical standards

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Harbour Veterinary Group, Portsmouth
Permanent | 40 hours per week
4-day working week | Weekend and bank holiday rota | No night shifts
Salary up to £33,000 DOE

Life at Harbour

Established in the early 1980s, Harbour Veterinary Group is a large, purpose-built small animal practice based within Portsmouth's Pompey Centre. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional veterinary care through a combination of modern facilities, advanced equipment and an experienced, supportive team.

Our clients benefit from access to a wide range of referral services, including:

• Cardiology
• Keyhole surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Soft tissue surgery
• Ophthalmology

At Harbour, patient welfare is at the heart of everything we do. Our team is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, treatment and surgery while maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment for both colleagues and clients.

The Role

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to develop your skills across all aspects of nursing.

You will:

• Deliver exceptional patient and client care every day.
• Support patient outcomes across all areas of clinical practice.
• Help maintain high clinical standards and ensure the practice remains in excellent condition.
• Take advantage of the training and development opportunities available through both Harbour and CVS.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues through excellent communication skills.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about delivering outstanding veterinary nursing care.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
• Takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is keen to learn, develop and progress within their career.

Benefits

At CVS, we believe great patient care starts with looking after our people.

As part of our team, you'll receive:

Salary up to £33,000, dependent on experience
RCVS fees paid in full
Generous CPD allowance and funded development opportunities
Access to the CVS Knowledge Hub and BSAVA Library
Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
Up to 33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday
Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family-friendly policies
Staff pet care discounts, including:

• 50% off veterinary services
• Discounted medications
• MiPet food discounts

Why Join CVS?

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Our inclusive culture encourages diverse perspectives and empowers colleagues to thrive.

Wellbeing is a priority, with support available through regular line manager check-ins, over 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentoring programmes. We also provide comprehensive physical and mental health support through our Health Shield scheme.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated HR, Recruitment, Payroll, IT, Finance and Procurement teams help ensure our clinical teams can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.

We're also committed to investing in our practices, with significant facility improvements funded through our dedicated multi-million-pound investment programme.