Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre - Chesham; Chesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Chesham seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The role offers a variety of nursing responsibilities in a supportive environment focused on client and patient care. Benefits include a salary of up to £31,000, 6.6 weeks annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with experience in small animal nursing.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all aspects of small animal nursing and support.
• Contribute to nurse clinics and develop services.
• Mentor student nurses as a clinical coach.

Skills

Animal nursing

Client support

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to a wide range of nurse clinics and have the chance to shape how we deliver these services.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team and benefit from a structured support system, regular team meetings, and guidance from our Nurse Leadership Team.
• Be a clinical coach (or willing to train as one) to mentor and support student nurses.

About the Practice

Wheelhouse Vets is an RCVS-accredited group with branches in Chesham, Chalfont St Giles, Amersham, and Beaconsfield. Facilities include endoscopy, laparoscopic spays, DR/CR radiography, ultrasound, Class 4 laser, in-house labs, and multiple consult rooms per site. Our team includes members with certificates in ophthalmology, ECC, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, and dermatology. We encourage everyone to find their niche and pursue it. We support charities such as 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

Up to £31,000 DOE