Registered Veterinary Nurse - Full or part time

Dnavetcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Job summary

DNA Vetcare in London is seeking an experienced RVN to join Blackheath Veterinary Surgery. You will be responsible for nursing duties across theatre, inpatient care and general nursing to a high standard of care.

The role offers variety with no on‑call and a flexible 3–4 day week option, plus 1:4/5 Saturdays. Career progression and a supportive team are highlighted in the recruitment message.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a passion for nursing care.
• The role involves theatre, inpatient care and high standards of patient welfare.
• Strong teamwork and communication with vets and staff are essential.

Responsibilities

• Nurse in theatre and for inpatients and day-to-day nursing tasks.
• Support vets with surgeries, monitoring and post‑operative care.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and guidance to owners.

Skills

RVN nursing

Theatre nursing

Inpatient care

Animal welfare

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

About The Role

Join our fantastic team in South East London at Blackheath Veterinary Surgery - where appreciation, value and inspiration are not just words, but the core of our practice.

We are looking for an RVN who wants to NURSE - if you enjoy theatre, caring for inpatients and pride yourself on a high level of care, we need you! Our focus is going above and beyond, and look for staff who treat our patients, as they would want their own pets to be treated - love, compassion and professionalism. We have a great base of long standing clients, along with new ones who register based on our great reputation!

The very best equipped surgery for General Practice is now seeking an RVN to join the team. Blackheath Veterinary Surgery is a leading and progressive practice in South East London.

We have a team of highly skilled and experienced vets, and looking for an RVN to support them - our vets skills include, orthopaedics, ultrasound and internal medicine.

We have some great equipment at Blackheath Vets, including Digital X-Ray, Dental X-Ray, Laparoscopic Facilities, Microscope, Ultrasound, In-House Lab, Endoscope, and Stem Cell Treatment. We have the top of the range Imotek unit, and Karl Storz scopes here!

We are lucky to be in the Blackheath and Greenwich area, surrounded by quaint residential streets. We have the Royal Greenwich Park within walking distance and also the famous Greenwich Market all within easy reach of busy London.

Your average day here at Blackheath Vets will include a wide range of nursing tasks, but no two days are the same here, which gives you variety you are craving and leaves you feeling fulfilled whilst utilising your nursing skills to the highest level.

We want your nursing career to fly, and truly believe in career progression and excelling our teams - and that's why we have best nursing team around!

This is a Full or part-time role working 3 or 4 days per week (we can consider other options for the right candidate), and1:4/5 Saturdays (8.30am-2pm) with a day off in lieu for working Saturdays. No On Call or Out of Hours! This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive practice with animal welfare at the heart of all we do.

Salary: Up to £38,000, Depending on Experience

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animalsand asupportive encouraging work place for their teams.