Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-time

Park Veterinary Centre; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Watford is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to support a consulting-only clinic. The role involves assisting the vet, running nurse clinics, and ensuring excellent client care. You will work approximately 22 to 25 hours a week, including long days and Saturday mornings. This position offers a supportive atmosphere, opportunities for additional hours, and benefits such as professional development funding and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance

Pet-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys a varied consulting role.
• Confident with client communication and passionate about providing excellent care.
• Team player thriving in a smaller branch environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the consulting only service assisting the vet.
• Run nurse clinics and provide advice to clients.
• Coordinate cases transferring to the Watford hospital.

Skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Nurse clinics

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Join a team where your experience truly matters

Park Veterinary Centre in Leavesden is looking for a caring and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our consulting only clinic on a part time basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys nurse clinics, building strong client relationships, and working within a small, friendly team.

Role Details

You will play a key part in supporting our consulting only service at Leavesden, assisting the vet with appointments, running nurse clinics, offering advice to clients and ensuring every owner and pet receives excellent care. You will also help coordinate any cases that need transferring to our fully equipped Watford hospital.

This role offers approximately 22 to 25 hours per week. We will require at least one long day from 8:30am to 7pm, one or two Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 1pm every four weeks, plus additional weekday mornings. We are happy to discuss the remaining hours to create a pattern that works well for both you and the team. There is also the option to pick up extra hours to help cover annual leave.

Work Schedule

• 22 to 25 hours per week
• One long day 8:30am to 7pm
• One or two Saturday mornings every four weeks, 8:30am to 1pm
• Additional weekday mornings preferred
• Further hours available for annual leave cover
• Part time, £17,050 DOE for 22 hours

About the Practice

Park Veterinary Centre has been a trusted part of the Hertfordshire community for over 100 years. Our Leavesden branch is a consulting only clinic with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, while our larger Watford site provides full surgical and medical facilities including laparoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital and dental X‑ray and advanced monitoring equipment. We are proud to be an RCVS GP Training Practice and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, client care and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys a varied consulting role
• Someone confident with client communication and passionate about providing excellent care
• A team player who thrives in a smaller branch environment
• Open to experienced RVNs, newly qualified nurses, or those returning after a career break

Why Join Us

• A friendly and supportive nursing team
• A role that offers independence, meaningful client interaction and a varied caseload
• Flexible hours to help support a positive work life balance
• Opportunities to take on additional hours if desired
• Access to our wider team and facilities at Watford

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £17,050 DOE for 22 hours, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing including discounted gym membership
• Non accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pet‑friendly Benefits, reward gateway with discounts and cashback
• Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Up to £17,050 DOE