Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Chesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Chesham is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role involves diverse responsibilities, including clinical work, client support, and mentoring student nurses. Candidates should be qualified RVNs who thrive in a supportive environment focused on high standards of care and personal development. Benefits include a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Pension contribution

Discounted pet care

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Enjoys varied tasks and ownership of work.
• Willing to be a clinical coach or already trained.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of small animal nursing.
• Mentor and support student nurses.
• Contribute to nurse clinics.

Skills

Qualified RVN

Hands-on clinical work

Ability to mentor

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a passionate and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team of over 20 nurses at Wheelhouse Vets. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) across 4.5 days (Monday to Friday), with Saturdays on a 1 in 5 rota.

You\'ll be part of a modern, forward-thinking, and well-resourced group of practices committed to high clinical standards and genuine personal development.

Role Details

You\'ll be involved in all aspects of small animal nursing - from consults and client support to hands-on clinical work, including wound management, radiography, and emergency and critical care. You\'ll also contribute to a wide range of nurse clinics and have the chance to shape how we deliver these services.

You\'ll work closely with our multidisciplinary team and benefit from a structured support system, regular team meetings, and guidance from our Nurse Leadership Team.

Being a clinical coach (or willing to train as one) is essential, as you\'ll help mentor and support our student nurses.

About the Practice

Wheelhouse Vets is an RCVS-accredited group with branches in Chesham, Chalfont St Giles, Amersham, and Beaconsfield. We\'re constantly evolving to meet the highest standards of care and service. Our facilities include endoscopy, laparoscopic spays, DR/CR radiography, ultrasound, Class 4 laser, in-house labs, and multiple consult rooms per site.

We have team members with certificates (achieved or in progress) in a wide range of fields including ophthalmology, ECC, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, and dermatology. Our culture encourages everyone to find their niche and pursue it.

We\'re proud to support charities like StreetVet, Hearing Dogs, Cats Protection, and Macmillan.

What We\'re Looking For

You\'ll be a qualified RVN who enjoys variety and is keen to take ownership of your work. You\'ll thrive in a team that supports development, embraces change, and puts patient and client care first.

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 £31,000 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