Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Vets; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

CPD allowance and advanced training

Health cash plan

Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fern Cottage Veterinary Centre in Sittingbourne, Kent, seeks a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role covers average 31.75 hours per week across 3 or 4 days, with one in four Saturday morning shifts, in a small animal first opinion practice with modern facilities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced veterinary nurse, capable in anaesthesia, ward care and client communication, and will join a supportive team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with some experience.
• Confident in all areas of nursing, including anaesthetics.
• Comfortable working in a small animal first opinion practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery.
• Conducting nurse consults and clinics.
• Monitoring anaesthetics during operations.
• Supporting student nurses in their clinical journey.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Anaesthesia

Ward care

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Job description

12-Month FTC Registered Veterinary Nurse
Fern Cottage Veterinary Centre

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract | 31.75 hours a week

Practice Type: Small Animal, First Opinion

Competitive Salary: Up to £31,500 (pro rata based on 40 hours) depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse,you'llbe 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, caringisn'tjust a job— it'sinour nature.

We put our people first—because whenyou'resupported, you can deliver thevery bestcare. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance,you'llhave everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whetheryou'relooking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Fern Cottage

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and work on average 31.75 hours a week across 3 or 4 days with a share in the 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Fern Cottage Veterinary Centre is a well-established small animal practice in Sittingbourne, Kent, having served the local community since 1974. Conveniently located with free parking and excellent access to the A2, M2, and wider Kent transport network, the practice offers the perfect balance of a community-focused feel and easy connectivity to Maidstone, Canterbury, and the surrounding areas.

The team are passionate about professional development and creating a supportive workplace where new ideas are encouraged. Our facilities include an ultrasound machine, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, endoscope, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory.

No two days at Fern Cottage are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Conducting nurse consults and clinics
• Monitoring anaesthetics during 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 VeterinaryNurseto join our Sittingbourneteam. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional careto both ourpatients and their owners every day.

• Support the outcome of patients carein all aspects of clinical workas part of the team.

• Ensure Quality ismaintainedby keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient

• Learn,developand grow with us, taking advantage ofongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.

• Contribute tocreating apositive environment, fostering a friendly,welcomingand supportive team culture.

• Communicate with confidence,useyour 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'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you joinus,you'llget:

• 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 theoptionto 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'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, 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 SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree 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 acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.