Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Sunninghill Vets, Ascot; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ascot is seeking a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to ensure high-quality nursing care and support for a close-knit team. The position offers competitive compensation up to £33,000 per annum, with benefits including work-life balance, extensive leave, and professional development opportunities. Join a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification required.
• Confidence in delivering clinical care and supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care.
• Deliver nurse clinics and supervise student nurses.
• Support team development and clinical supervision.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical supervision

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team at Sunninghill Vets. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

As an RVN in our team, you will play a key role in the smooth operation of the nursing team, ensuring the highest standard of nursing care for all patients. The role includes a mix of clinical operations, patient care and nurse consults, as well as clinical supervision of our student nurses. You will join a close-knit team of SVNs and VCAs, supported by our Head Veterinary Nurse.

About the practice

Sunninghill Veterinary Centre, part of IVC Evidensia, was established in 2006 by practice principal vet, Johanna Headley, with the aim of bringing a high level of veterinary care to small animals in Sunninghill, Ascot and surrounding villages and towns in Berkshire. We pride ourselves on our reputation for exceptional care, clinical excellence, and a truly personal approach. Nestled in the heart of the Sunninghill community, we’ve built long-standing relationships with our clients and their pets, offering continuity, compassion, and a calm, welcoming environment. Our friendly and experienced team takes the time to do things properly - whether that’s a longer consult, a thorough discussion, or simply a reassuring cuddle. With modern facilities, in-house diagnostics, and a commitment to tailored, empathetic care, Sunninghill Vets is a place where pets - and people - are genuinely valued.

Responsibilities

We are a well-equipped practice and see a varied first opinion caseload, as well as some more complex orthopaedic surgeries due to having a certificate holder in our team. Our nursing team comprises 1 HVN, 1 RVN, 2 SVNs and 2 VCAs.

• Provide high-quality nursing care and support the smooth operation of the nursing team
• Deliver nurse clinics and clinical supervision of student nurses
• Support clinical supervision and development as part of the team

Qualities and qualifications

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate RVN with a passion for delivering excellent clinical care. Holding Clinical Supervisor status would be ideal, as you'll play a key part in developing our student nurses. Most importantly, you’ll be approachable, organised, and supportive - someone who leads by example and helps bring out the best in others.

Working pattern

This is a full-time position, working a 4 day week plus 1:3 Saturdays.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive base salary up to £33,000 per annum in line with experience

Additional benefits

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development and professional memberships

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All Vets receive £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway with discounts and cashback
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £33,000 DOE