Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave top-up

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550+

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Watford is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Park Veterinary Centre on a full-time or part-time basis. The practice prides itself on mentoring students and newly qualified nurses and delivering high-quality nursing care to a varied caseload.

You will work closely with vets and the wider team, focusing on theatre, inpatient care, pharmacy, and nurse clinics while developing clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Theatre: carry out complex surgeries
• Inpatient care
• Pharmacy duties
• Occasional nurse clinics

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Strong communication

Good organisational skills

Proactive learner

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Park Veterinary Centre on a full-time or part-time basis.

Park Veterinary Centre is a well-established first opinion small animal practice with over 100 years of serving the local community in Hertfordshire. As a training practice, we are passionate about supporting the development of our team and have a long history of mentoring students and newly qualified nurses, making this an excellent environment to learn and grow.

Our experienced, long-standing team brings a wealth of clinical expertise and shares a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, with a particular focus on animal welfare and behaviour. The practice is well-equipped with laparoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital and dental radiography, alongside a comprehensive range of modern monitoring equipment, enabling us to manage a varied and rewarding caseload.

Based in Watford, we enjoy the best of both worlds, with beautiful Hertfordshire countryside on our doorstep and direct rail links to London in around 35 minutes. We also have a nearby consulting branch in Leavesden, just a few miles from our main site.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• Full-time is 40 hours per week, but we will consider part‑time applicants also
• Up to 4 days Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm
• 1 in 4 Saturdays until 4.30 pm and 1 in 12 Saturday mornings

General Responsibilities

• Focus on theatre, carrying out complex surgeries
• Inpatient care
• Pharmacy
• Occassional nurse clinics

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £35,000 DOE