Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Vets; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

BSAVA library

Funded advanced training opportunities

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets in Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a fixed-term contract until December 2027. The role is 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota, with flexibility on days.

As part of a busy first-opinion small animal practice, you’ll promote pet wellness, monitor patients, support recovery, and reassure owners. CVS offers extensive training, a supportive team, and clear opportunities to grow your nursing career.

Qualifications

• RVN qualification and registration with RCVS.
• Experience in first-opinion small animal practice preferred.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess animals’ condition throughout treatment.
• Support patients’ recovery and comfort.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and advice to pet owners.

Skills

RVN nursing skills

Patient monitoring

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

CT scanner

Ultrasound

Laboratory equipment

X-ray

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Haygate Wellington

Location: Telford, Shropshire
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2027 | 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 5 Saturdays.
Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal
Competitive Salary: Up to £32,000depending on experience

Ready to join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued in a flexible role with no out of hours?

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a 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 Haygate Vets, Wellington

We are looking for someone tojoin our team on a fixed term contract until December 2027 to work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota. We can be flexible with what days and can even consider a rota'd pattern of 4 days one week, 5 days the next.

Haygate Vets, Wellington is a busy, well-established small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists proud of their strong community feel. Our facilities include a newly installed CT machine, lap kit, high-spec lab equipment, multiparameter, oscillometric BP machines, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, and ultrasound, along with separate nurse consult rooms, wards, and theatres, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. As a training practice, we provide ample opportunities for development through utilising our nurses to perform Schedule 3 procedures, support student nurses.

Based in the large market town of Wellington in mid-Shropshire, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, including close proximity to the M54, providing easy access to Telford, Shrewsbury, and beyond, while also being on the doorstep of stunning countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

About you

We're looking for a dedicatedVeterinaryNurseto join our Wellington team. You will:

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

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

• Ensure Quality ismaintained by 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's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• 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're committed 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.