Registered Veterinary Nurse

Willett House Veterinary Surgeons; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Relocation bonus

Private healthcare from Apr 2027

CPD allowances: £800 per year

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Staff discount on veterinary care

Job summary

Willett House Veterinary Surgeons in Staines is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse or Student Veterinary Nurse to join our busy hub. You’ll work within a friendly, supportive team with exposure to orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostics and nurse clinics.

We offer state-of-the-art facilities, generous CPD allowance, excellent career development and a close-knit team. There’s no OOH, with Vets Now on-site for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Driving licence required.
• Clinical Coach qualification/training desirable — we’ll support the right person to train.

Responsibilities

• Care for a busy caseload across orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia, inpatient care and nurse consults.
• Work within a collaborative team in a high-quality facility.
• Support clients and contribute to high standards of care.

Skills

RVN

Student RVN

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Tools

CT

Endoscopy

Job description

• 40-hour week, working 8-hour shifts between 7:30am–10pm
• 1 late shift in 10 weeks
• 1 Saturday in 5, with a day off in lieu

Ready for your next step? Come and grow with Willett House Vets!

We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse or Student Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team at our busy Staines hub.

With 8 branches and over 135 years of caring for pets, we’re proud of our collaborative culture and commitment to developing our people. You’ll work alongside an experienced team with exposure to an exciting and varied caseload, including orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, advanced diagnostics, anaesthesia, inpatient care, laboratory work and nurse consultations.

• State-of-the-art facilities, including CT, endoscopy/keyhole surgery, orthopaedics and dental x-ray
• Generous CPD allowance with certificates actively encouraged
• Excellent career development and support at every stage
• Friendly, close-knit team that genuinely supports one another
• Dedicated dog & cat wards and surgical preparation areas
• No OOH – Vets Now emergency clinic on-site

About you

• Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing required (or equivalent)
• Driving licence required
• Clinical Coach qualification/training desirable — we’ll support the right person to train

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you, your family, and your career.

• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity & adoption leave (up to 6 months at 90% pay depending on years of service)
• Enhanced paternity leave (up to 4 weeks’ full pay)
• 5 days family leave (compassionate/emergency leave)
• Private healthcare from April 2027
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support)
• Free eye tests
• Relocation bonus
• CPD allowances: £800 per year
• Professional memberships (BVA or BVNA as appropriate, plus VetLexicon access)
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Staff discount on veterinary care within our practices
• Occupational Health Support A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you, your family, and your career.

Whether you’re newly qualified, still training or an experienced RVN looking for a fresh challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and build your career with a team that puts people, pets and development first.

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