Registered Veterinary Nurse - South East London

Purosearch Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

24/7 counselling support

Life Assurance (3x salary)

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

CPD days

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a small animal practice in South East London. The role focuses on delivering high-standard patient care within a collaborative clinical team and a modern working environment.

The ideal candidate is RCVS-registered and passionate about animal welfare, with strong client communication skills and a commitment to continued professional development.

Qualifications

• RVN with current registration (RCVS).
• Demonstrates compassion for patients and clients.
• Proactive team player in a busy practice.
• Commitment to professional development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led appointments and care.
• Support consultations, surgeries and clinical procedures.
• Monitor and care for patients during treatment.
• Manage admissions and discharges with appropriate monitoring.
• Deliver excellent client care and communication.
• Maintain compliance with RCVS and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Client communication

Organisational skills

Education

RCVS RVN

Tools

X-ray equipment

In-house laboratory

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - South East London

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Small Animal Practice

South East London | Permanent | Full Time

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

A thriving

small animal veterinary practice in South East London

is seeking a passionate and dedicated

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its friendly and supportive clinical team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse to become part of a close-knit, collaborative practice at a pivotal stage of growth. The clinic is currently undergoing a full refurbishment, creating a modern, well-equipped working environment where veterinary professionals can help shape the future of the practice.

About the Practice

The veterinary team consists of

three experienced vets, led by a highly experienced Branch Partner with over nine years in practice and a certificate in

Small Animal Surgery. The successful candidate will work alongside

Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants, a dedicated Client Care Assistant, and an experienced Practice Manager within a supportive and welcoming environment.

The practice offers modern veterinary facilities, including:

X-ray

In-house laboratory

The team sees a varied and interesting caseload of approximately

70% feline and 30% canine patients, with a balanced schedule of consultations and surgical procedures. Protected time is built into the day for administrative tasks and lunch breaks, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

The Opportunity

This role offers far more than a standard

Veterinary Nurse job. It presents the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a forward-thinking practice that actively supports professional growth and clinical development.

The successful

Registered Veterinary Nurse will have opportunities to:

nurse-led consultations

• Develop consulting confidence through structured training and internal

CPD

• Participate in a bespoke

certificate training opportunities

• Collaborate with veterinary professionals through specialist

clinical communities

The practice encourages nurses and vets with shared clinical interests to connect, learn, and develop together.

To support wellbeing and flexibility, this

full-time RVN position offers:

4-day working week

set day off each week to support consistency and personal planning

Salary & Benefits

The practice offers a competitive salary of

up to £32,000, alongside an excellent benefits package designed to support career progression, wellbeing, and financial security.

Health Cash Plan from day one

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance (3x salary)

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

“Day for You” leave

Learning & Development

2 paid CPD days annually

Clinical Communities, internal CPD, and

24-hour hospitals

Funded certificates

• Structured internal

career pathways

Additional Benefits

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket loans

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

They will be a proactive team player who enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated to make a meaningful difference within a supportive veterinary practice that values its people.

Key Responsibilities

The successful

Veterinary Nurse will typically:

• Deliver exceptional patient care through
  • nurse-led appointments
  • Schedule 3 procedures
• Support veterinary consultations, surgeries, and clinical procedures
• Monitor and care for patients throughout treatment
• admissions and discharges
• Deliver excellent client care and communication
• Maintain compliance with all
  • RCVS, regulatory, and operational standards
• Work collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team