Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based veterinary organization is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team in Egham, Surrey. This full-time role involves assisting in surgical and medical procedures, providing inpatient care, and mentoring student nurses. A competitive salary, ample annual leave, and numerous employee benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a confident and compassionate RVN.
• Experience with surgical and medical procedures.
• Ability to mentor student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical and medical procedures.
• Provide attentive inpatient care and monitoring.
• Lead nurse clinics and educate clients.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Compassion

Team collaboration

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