Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Egham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Egham seeks a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a collaborative team. You will play a key role in surgical assistance, inpatient care, and client education while contributing to a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Discounted gym membership

Employee pension contribution

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) required.
• Confident and compassionate with a passion for animal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical and medical procedures.
• Provide attentive inpatient care and monitoring.
• Support and mentor student nurses.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Surgical Assistance

Client Education

Mentoring

Job description

Are you a confident and compassionate RVN looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking team?

Runnymede Veterinary Hospital in Egham, Surrey, is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our vibrant, friendly, and collaborative small animal team.

About the role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Runnymede, you will be a vital member of a close-knit nursing team dedicated to delivering high standards of care to both patients and clients. Your role will involve assisting with a variety of surgical and medical procedures, providing attentive inpatient care and monitoring, leading nurse clinics, and educating clients. Additionally, you will support and mentor student nurses while contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your professional skills within a supportive team.

Why join us?

Runnymede Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and nurturing a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional growth.

We are equipped with modern facilities and offer a varied and interesting medical and surgical caseload that allows our team to develop and thrive in a clinically challenging environment.

Working hours/rota

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours spread over a four-day week. Shifts vary, with start times ranging from 7:30 am to finish times up to 7:30 pm. Your duties will be a mix of theatre, inpatient care, pharmacy, and occasional consult shifts. You will also work one Saturday in every four (9:00 am to 2:00 pm), with time off in lieu granted the week before.

Importantly, there are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday shifts required.

Because our employee's 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, 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