Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Cherry Tree Veterinary Practice; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community veterinary practice in High Wycombe is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £31,000, along with 6.6 weeks of annual leave and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have experience in general practice and a proactive attitude, contributing to both clinical and client-facing activities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted staff pet care

Competitive CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with solid experience.
• A proactive approach is essential.
• Ability to thrive in a small, community setting.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical cases and monitor anaesthetics.
• Run own nurse clinics.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Experience in general practice

Confident and organized

Team player

Commitment to patient care

Desire for professional development

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team at Cherry Tree Veterinary Practice. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering high standards of care, values community connection and wants to feel fully utilised in their role.

Your Role in the Team

You’ll play a key part in both clinical and client-facing areas of the practice. Whether you’re supporting surgical cases, monitoring anaesthetics or running your own nurse clinics, your contribution will be valued and encouraged. We’re proud to use our RVNs to their full potential and give them a real voice in practice life. You’ll be based in our picturesque village setting, where Cherry Tree has become a trusted part of the local community. Our team is welcoming, experienced and always ready to support each other. While you’ll work closely with your colleagues at Cherry Tree, you’ll also feel part of a wider network of support across our other sites when needed.

Work Schedule

• Full-time role working 40 hours per week
• Choose a rota that suits you – 5 days of 8 hours or 4 days of 10 hours
• Flexibility built in to support your lifestyle and work preferences
• Varied rota with opportunities across all areas of nursing

About Cherry Tree Vets

Cherry Tree is everything you’d want from a village practice - friendly, familiar and community-focused - but with the added benefit of being part of a wider, supportive group. We pride ourselves on our compassionate approach to care and our commitment to maintaining high clinical standards.

You’ll be working alongside a small, dedicated team who care deeply about their patients and clients. With access to further support from our sister site at Hall Place and beyond, you’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with solid experience in general practice
• Confident, organised and proactive in your approach
• A team player who thrives in a small, community-based setting
• Committed to delivering excellent patient and client care
• Keen to keep learning and developing professionally

Why Join Us?

At Cherry Tree, you’ll enjoy variety in your role, the chance to build lasting client relationships and the support of a practice that genuinely values its team.

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 of up to £31,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• Research funding available for all vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £31,000 DOE