Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Hart Veterinary Centre, Bicester; Bicester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring team at Hart Veterinary Centre as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will work in consultations and theatre, contributing to high-quality pet care within a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like CPD support, competitive salary, and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday paid day off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits - retailer discounts

5% Employee / 3% Employer Pension

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Confident in both theatre and consultations.
• Enthusiastic, organised, and proactive.
• Interest in mentoring student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and assist in theatre and reception.
• Ensure client continuity and patient care.
• Participate in a supportive nurse and vet team.

Skills

Teamwork

Client relations

Time management

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Join a close-knit and compassionate team at Hart Veterinary Centre - a proudly independent-feel practice that’s been caring for pets and their people since 1993. We’re now looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly Waddesdon team.

What the Role Involves

This is a varied and fulfilling role, working across consultations, theatre, and reception as part of a small and supportive 4-nurse, 2-vet team. You’ll be based at our Waddesdon surgery, a well-equipped site that forms part of our wider RCVS-accredited hospital group.

You’ll work four days per week, with a share of weekends. Shifts are between 9 to 9.5 hours long, with the earliest start at 7:30am and the latest finish at 7:30pm. We rotate duties across ops, hospital and clinics to keep the role balanced, but if you have a particular shift preference, we’re open to discussing it.

There’s no out-of-hours or on-call, and you’ll benefit from a genuine focus on client continuity and gold-standard patient care. CPD is fully supported and encouraged - including further qualifications - and RCVS fees are paid in full.

About Our Practice

Hart Vets operates from two modern surgeries in Bicester and Waddesdon. We’re proud to offer a high standard of care using the latest technology, with features including:

*Digital x-ray and dental suite

*Idexx lab equipment

*Modern anaesthetic monitoring

*Separate cat and dog areas

*On-site parking and disabled access

Our Bicester site is a 24-hour hospital with dedicated night nurses - a unique offering in the area - ensuring our patients are cared for round-the-clock.

We are a Silver Standard ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic and value low-stress handling and continuity of care.

A Lovely Place to Live and Work

Most of our clients are based in the Bicester-Aylesbury area, though we also serve nearby towns and villages including Oxford, Kidlington, Brackley, Banbury, Buckingham, Winslow and Milton Keynes. Waddesdon itself offers a village feel, with good access to green space and a short drive to larger towns and cities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after an enthusiastic, organised and proactive RVN who thrives in a general practice setting and enjoys building strong relationships with clients. You’ll be confident in both theatre and consultations, and ideally have a genuine interest in mentoring others, particularly student nurses.

Whether you're looking to develop new skills, pursue a certificate, or simply find a rewarding long-term role with a friendly team - we’d love to hear from you.

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 £33,000 DOE, 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 employee 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 - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £33,000 DOE