Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

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

Job summary

Join a supportive and collaborative team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Oakfield Veterinary Group in Tamworth. Enjoy a varied role with responsibilities in anaesthesia, inpatient care, and consultations, while benefiting from a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and substantial development opportunities. We are committed to employee wellbeing and offer extensive benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and continuing professional development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday paid day off

CPD allowance of £550

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Looking for a proactive and caring attitude.
• Opportunity to develop and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a wide range of nursing duties including anaesthesia and inpatient care.
• Supporting consultations and providing theatre support.
• Occasional cover on reception.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Caring attitude

Education

Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Join the Oakfield Team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse

A varied role in a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice.

Are you a dedicated and passionate RVN looking for your next opportunity? Oakfield Veterinary Group in Tamworth is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our committed team and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care.

Enjoy a Role with Real Variety

In this position, no two days are the same. You'll be involved in a wide range of nursing duties, including anaesthesia, prep and theatre support, nurse consultations, inpatient care, and occasional cover on reception. This diverse role offers great exposure and continuous learning within a supportive team environment.

You'll be working 8-hour shifts scheduled between 8am-7pm, Monday to Friday, with a shared Saturday rota. There are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday requirements, allowing for a great work-life balance.

Modern Facilities with a Longstanding Reputation

Oakfield Veterinary Group is a well-established practice with a loyal client base and strong community presence. Based in Tamworth with excellent links to Birmingham and beyond, our practice has recently undergone refurbishment and is equipped with modern, purpose-built facilities. We have consulting rooms, an operating theatre, Idexx lab, digital and dental x-ray, laser technology, ultrasound (including cardiac scanning), and we also offer care for exotic pets.

A Supportive and Collaborative Team

Across our three branches, you'll be joining a friendly and cohesive team of 7 vets, 14 nurses, 4 VCAs, 3 receptionists, a client coordinator, a practice manager, and a clinical director. We work closely together, holding regular team and clinical meetings, and we actively encourage development—including funding and support for certificates. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and feel part of a genuine team, we'd love to welcome you.

What We're Looking For

You'll need to be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with a proactive and caring attitude. Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your career, you'll find plenty of opportunity to develop and thrive with us.

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 £30,000, 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 Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care