Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia; Whitfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

White Cliffs Vets is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Kent practice on a full-time basis. You’ll deliver high-quality nursing care, support client experiences, and work closely with the veterinary team to manage a range of first opinion cases.

The role offers a 40-hour week across 4 days (8:00–18:30) with 1:4 Saturdays, and a supportive Nurse Academy pathway to grow your clinical skills in a friendly, regional practice near the coast and Canterbury’s surroundings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Inpatient care
• Assisting with surgeries
• Preventative healthcare

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Education

RVN qualification

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-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis.

White Cliffs Vets is a spacious small animal practice situated in a beautiful part of Kent, close to the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and with easy access to mainland Europe via the nearby port. Surrounded by stunning coastline and countryside, the practice is also within easy reach of the historic city of Canterbury, offering a fantastic range of shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres.

Practice Highlights

• Well equipped with digital radiography and dental radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped laboratory for in-house analysis and video endoscopy
• Loyal client base
• Longstanding and supportive team

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

• 40 hours per week
• 4 days working 8 am-6.30 pm
• 1:4 Saturdays working 8.30 am-12.30 pm

General Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Inpatient care
• Assisting with surgeries
• Preventative healthcare

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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £30,000 DOE

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