Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Blaircourt Pet Clinic; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Chelmsford is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role covers all aspects of general practice, including anaesthesia, surgical assistance, and client consultations. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a small team and fostering relationships with clients. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £33,000, alongside generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Confident and dedicated individual required for a varied nursing role.
• Experience in anaesthesia and surgical assistance preferred.
• Must have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification.

Responsibilities

• Cover all aspects of general practice.
• Assist in surgeries and provide nurse consultations.
• Build relationships with clients and their animals.

Skills

Building relationships

Anaesthesia

Surgical assistance

Nurse consultations

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital X-ray

Multiparameter monitor

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a confident and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small and friendly team at Blaircourt Pet Clinic, which runs alongside our 6 Vet Equine Practice based in the Essex countryside in Woodham Ferrers. This is a varied nursing role covering all aspects of general practice, including anaesthesia, surgical assistance, and nurse consultations. As a small clinic, this role suits someone who enjoys building relationships with clients and their animals, working well in a small team, and being involved with all aspects of the daily running of the clinic.

About Our Practice

We are based in Woodham Ferrers, 6 miles from Chelmsford City Centre, within 30 minutes of Stansted Airport and 30 minutes by train to London. Chelmsford offers historic architecture, countryside, and easy access to coastal towns and beaches. Our practice is well equipped with digital X-ray, in‑house blood facilities, multiparameter monitor, and laser therapy. We are a small clinic that takes pride in providing a personal service to our loyal clients.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role with 40 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday (4 days 9:00–17:00 and 1 day 10:30–18:30).

There is no small animal out-of-hours cover; however, our current nursing team (equine and small animal) covers weekends for our Equine Practice on a rota currently 1 in 7. Candidates with no equine experience and/or not able to be part of this rota would be considered for a part-time role.

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:

• 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 – online encyclopaedia
• 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 – discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £31,000 p/a DOE