Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tempus Recruitment; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their dynamic team in London. This full-time role offers a varied rota, covering ward, theatre, and consulting duties, with a supportive environment for professional growth. The hospital is well-equipped with advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities, catering to a diverse caseload, including routine and emergency procedures. With no on-call requirements and generous benefits such as enhanced pay and CPD allowances, this position is perfect for an RVN eager to expand their skills in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

RCVS fees paid

Min £600 CPD allowance

Opportunity to buy/sell holiday

Enhanced sickness pay

Health Shield cover

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted veterinary fees

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified RVN with experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to handle emergency and critical care situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Assist in surgeries and manage patient recovery.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Emergency Care

Critical Care

Soft Tissue Surgery

Orthopaedics

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

Advanced Surgical Equipment

Diagnostic Facilities

Job description

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The Package

• 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• RCVS fees paid
• Min £600 CPD allowance and 3 paid days
• Opportunity to buy/sell holiday
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, and paternity pay
• Health Shield cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted veterinary fees
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts

Job Description

Our client is a corporately owned hospital seeking a dedicated RVN to join their team in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time position with a varied rota covering ward, theatre, and consulting duties. The role includes a 1:4 weekend rotation with time off in lieu and one bank holiday shift per year. There are no on-call requirements.

The hospital supports a diverse caseload, including routine procedures, emergency and critical care, as well as internal referrals from surrounding practices. Specialist services include orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and physiotherapy. The hospital is RCVS Accredited and holds an ISFM Silver Award for Cat Friendly Clinics.

The successful candidate will join a fully staffed team of experienced vets, RVNs, trainee nurses, and clinical management. This role is ideal for an RVN who thrives in a hospital setting and is eager to expand their knowledge and skills.

The hospital is well-equipped with advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities, including laparoscopy.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Veterinary Services