Registered Veterinary Nurse - London

VetMatch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS membership paid

VDS membership

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Pet staff discount

Job summary

VetMatch is recruiting Registered Veterinary Nurses for premium small animal clinics across London. You’ll be encouraged to develop clinical skills, work with modern equipment, and join a highly motivated team.

You’ll contribute to anaesthesia, inpatient care, surgical nursing, diagnostics and client education, with opportunities to progress into leadership if that’s where your ambitions lie.

Qualifications

• RVN with passion for patient and client care
• Strong skills in anaesthesia and surgical nursing
• Willingness to mentor and support colleagues

Responsibilities

• Support anaesthesia, inpatient care, and surgical nursing
• Contribute to diagnostics and client education
• Mentor less experienced colleagues
• Develop leadership ambitions within a supportive team

Skills

Anaesthesia

Inpatient care

Surgical nursing

Diagnostics

Client education

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Are you an RVN looking for a role where you'll be encouraged to develop your clinical skills, work with modern equipment, and be part of a highly motivated team?

Our client is expanding and is looking for Registered Veterinary Nurses at all levels to join their premium small animal clinics across London. Whether you're newly qualified or ready to take the next step into a senior position, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a progressive and forward-thinking practice.

The Role

Working as part of a close-knit clinical team, you'll play an integral role in delivering outstanding patient care while enjoying a varied caseload that makes full use of your nursing skills.

You’ll be encouraged to take an active role in anaesthesia, inpatient care, surgical nursing, diagnostics and client education, with opportunities to develop your interests and progress into leadership if that's where your ambitions lie.

This is a practice where nurses are empowered to contribute clinically and professionally every day.

The Practice

Our client has invested heavily in creating modern, purpose-built clinics designed to provide an exceptional experience for both patients and their owners.

Each site features dedicated consulting rooms, spacious preparation areas, digital imaging, dental facilities, sterile theatres and comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment, allowing the team to deliver high-quality diagnostics and treatment under one roof.

Advanced equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, dental radiography, endoscopy, laparoscopy, modern anaesthesia systems and extensive in-house laboratory capabilities, giving nurses the opportunity to work with a broad and rewarding clinical caseload.

The Team

Each clinic is supported by a team of experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses who work collaboratively to provide excellent patient care.

The culture is one of teamwork, mutual respect and continuous learning. Nurses are encouraged to share ideas, support one another and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.

If you enjoy working alongside colleagues who are passionate about delivering high clinical standards, you'll fit in well here.

About You

• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Confident with anaesthesia, inpatient care and surgical nursing
• Comfortable supporting diagnostic procedures and medical work-ups
• Keen to mentor and support less experienced colleagues
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients
• Proactive, positive and committed to continuous improvement

Whether you're developing your clinical confidence or looking for a senior nursing opportunity, you'll be supported to reach your career goals.

Hours

• Five-day working week
• Eight-hour shifts
• 1 in 3 weekends
• Clinic opening hours: 9am-6pm

Salary

• Registered Veterinary Nurse: £30,000-£33,000 (0-3 years' experience)
• Senior Veterinary Nurse: £33,000-£37,000 (3-6 years' experience)
• Head Veterinary Nurse: £37,000+ (6+ years' experience)

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Generous CPD allowance of £1,000 plus three days' paid CPD leave
• RCVS membership paid
• VDS membership
• Pension contribution
• Private medical insurance*
• Life assurance*
• Critical illness cover*
• Staff discount for your own pets

*Available for eligible employees.