Registered Veterinary Nurse - Fantastic Team Culture

Vets for Pets; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance and support for

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Milton Keynes is seeking a qualified RVN to join a friendly, supportive team where nurses’ skills are valued and ideas are listened to. The role offers full-time hours with a 1 in 6 weekend rota and a focus on high-quality patient care and staff wellbeing.

You’ll work alongside five veterinary surgeons, four nurses (including two Student Veterinary Nurses) and VCAs, with opportunities to progress into a Senior RVN role while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current registration
• Willingness to work 8-hour shifts and a 1-in-6 weekend rota
• Commitment to patient care and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Nurse consultations
• Inpatient care
• Anaesthetic monitoring
• Surgical assistance
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Preventative healthcare and client education

Skills

RVN

Team player

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Looking for a nursing role where you'll actually get to nurse?

We're looking for an RVN who wants to be part of a friendly, supportive team where their skills are valued, their ideas are listened to, and they can enjoy coming to work every day.

Whether you're newly qualified, looking for a fresh start, or ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

What's it really like working here?

At Bletchley Vets for Pets, we're proud of the culture we've built.

We're a genuinely supportive team who enjoy working together and helping each other out. We believe great patient care starts with a happy team, so creating a positive work environment is something we actively invest in.

You’ll be joining:

• 5 Veterinary Surgeons
• 4 Nurses, including 2 fantastic Student Veterinary Nurses
• 2 Veterinary Care Assistants

Take a look around the practice with our virtual tour here.

Located on Beacon Retail Park in Milton Keynes, we’re easily accessible and just a short journey from London, with excellent transport links and plenty of local amenities nearby.

The Role

This is a full-time position working 8 hour shifts with a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

Importantly, we believe work-life balance matters, so you’ll receive time back in lieu after working a weekend.

We want our RVNs to work to the top of their qualification, not spend their days simply holding patients.

You can expect to be involved in:

• Nurse consultations
• Inpatient care
• Anaesthetic monitoring
• Surgical assistance
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Preventative healthcare and client education

With support from our VCAs and student nurses, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on delivering excellent patient care while continuing to develop your nursing skills.

For someone with career ambitions, there is genuine opportunity to progress into a Senior RVN position in the future.

We know veterinary practice can be demanding, which is why we’re committed to supporting each other’s wellbeing and maintaining a positive workplace culture. While we are here to support colleagues we understand that they are professionals and do not micromanage people. We trust our team, encourage new ideas, and believe everyone should have a voice.

Who We're Looking For

We’re much more interested in finding the right person than ticking every box. You might be the perfect fit if you:

• Care deeply about patient welfare
• Enjoy being part of a team that supports each other
• Like building relationships with clients
• Want to keep learning and growing
• Bring a positive attitude and sense of humour to work
• Take pride in delivering excellent care

Whether you have one year of experience or ten, we’d love to hear about what makes you, you.

Newly Qualified? Absolutely apply! We know confidence doesn’t appear overnight, so you’ll be well supported while you find your feet. We’re much more interested in your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn than how many years you’ve been qualified.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Salary from £32,000, dependent on experience and negotiable for the right candidate
• No out-of-hours commitments
• No overnight inpatient responsibilities
• Generous CPD allowance and support for certificates
• Clear progression opportunities, including potential advancement into a Senior RVN role
• Paid RCVS, BVNA and VDS memberships
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Colleague discounts and rewards
• A supportive team that genuinely values its nurses

Sound like your kind of practice?

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, supported and encouraged to develop, we’d love to hear from you. Come and see what we’re about.

Location: Milton Keynes (MK1 1BN)

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!