Registered Veterinary Nurse - St Albans

Supreme Search Specialists; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Weekend rota: 1 in 6 weekends

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

CPD allowance

2 days CPD leave per year

Healthcare cashback from day one

Life assurance 3x salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists are recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a busy small animal practice in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The role offers £31,000 per annum, generous leave, funded CPD and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will support vets with consultations, monitor anaesthesia and manage nurse-led clinics, with a 1 in 6 weekend rota and opportunities for development in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification and be registered with the RCVS.
• Experience working as an RVN in a small animal practice.
• Confident in general nursing responsibilities, patient monitoring and clinical care.
• Interest in nurse-led consultations, surgical nursing and preventative healthcare.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to small animal patients.
• Conduct nurse-led consultations and provide preventative healthcare advice.
• Monitor general anaesthesia and provide perioperative nursing support.
• Assist veterinarians with medical treatments and surgical procedures.
• Perform Schedule 3 procedures where trained and authorised.
• Provide inpatient care, including monitoring, medication and recovery.
• Manage admissions and discharges with clear communication to pet owners.
• Prepare patients, equipment and areas for surgical procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic investigations and laboratory procedures.
• Support the team with clinical administration and patient coordination.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold nursing standards.
• Educate pet owners on welfare and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with surgeons and support staff to ensure outcomes.
• Maintain hygiene, infection control and safety.
• Participate in weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota.
• Pursue CPD and develop additional clinical interests.

Skills

RVN experience

Nursing care

Nurse-led consultations

Surgical nursing

Preventative healthcare

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Weekend/on-call availability

Education

Recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification

RCVS registration

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – St Albans, Hertfordshire | £31,000 | Full-Time | 1 in 6 Weekends

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a busy and supportive small animal veterinary practice in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Offering a salary of £31,000 per annum, generous annual leave, funded CPD opportunities and a comprehensive employee benefits package, this full-time position is ideal for a veterinary nurse seeking a varied clinical role with opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting veterinary surgeons with consultations and procedures while independently managing nurse-led appointments.

The position combines clinical nursing, patient monitoring, surgical support and administrative responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of veterinary nursing skills.

The role also includes a 1 in 6 weekend rota, alongside shared bank holiday and on-call responsibilities supporting a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital.

This provides opportunities to gain experience with a wider range of clinical cases while working alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

About the Practice

This established small animal veterinary practice provides a welcoming and collaborative working environment where veterinary nurses are valued as essential members of the clinical team.

The practice manages a busy first-opinion caseload, offering opportunities to develop skills across preventative healthcare, medical nursing, anaesthesia, inpatient care and surgical support.

Working alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and dedicated support colleagues, the successful candidate will benefit from a positive team culture that encourages professional collaboration and continued learning.

The practice also benefits from access to additional veterinary facilities and hospital-based clinical support, providing opportunities for further development and exposure to a varied caseload.

There is a strong emphasis on patient welfare, compassionate client care and professional development, making this an attractive opportunity for an RVN seeking long-term career satisfaction.

Located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, the practice offers convenient access to surrounding areas including Harpenden, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead and Watford.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to small animal patients.

• Conduct nurse-led consultations and provide preventative healthcare advice.

• Monitor general anaesthesia and provide appropriate perioperative nursing support.

• Assist veterinary surgeons with medical treatments and surgical procedures.

• Perform Schedule 3 procedures where appropriately trained, competent and authorised.

• Provide inpatient care, including patient monitoring, medication administration and recovery.

• Manage patient admissions and discharges, ensuring clear communication with pet owners.

• Prepare patients, equipment and clinical areas for surgical procedures.

• Assist with diagnostic investigations and laboratory procedures.

• Support the veterinary team with relevant clinical administration and patient coordination.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional nursing standards.

• Educate pet owners on animal welfare, treatment plans and postoperative care.

• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and support colleagues to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, infection control and clinical safety.

• Participate in the shared weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota.

• Pursue continuing professional development and develop additional clinical interests.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification and be registered with the RCVS.

• Have experience working as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in small animal practice.

• Demonstrate confidence in general nursing responsibilities, patient monitoring and clinical care.

• Have an interest in nurse-led consultations, surgical nursing and preventative healthcare.

• Possess strong clinical nursing skills and a genuine passion for animal welfare.

• Have excellent communication and client relationship skills.

• Enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team.

• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Be comfortable working within a busy first-opinion environment.

• Be willing to participate in weekend, bank holiday and on-call responsibilities.

• Show enthusiasm for continuing professional development and expanding their clinical knowledge.

Registered Veterinary Nurses seeking a varied clinical position with opportunities to develop additional skills in both first-opinion and hospital environments are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package, including:

• Salary: £31,000 per annum.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Weekend rota: 1 in 6 weekends.

• Shared bank holiday and on-call responsibilities.

• Opportunities to gain additional experience within a 24-hour veterinary hospital.

• Annual leave: 5 weeks plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

• Additional paid personal leave.

• Healthcare cashback scheme from day one.

• 24/7 employee wellbeing and confidential counselling support.

• Life assurance equivalent to 3 times annual salary.

• CPD allowance.

• 2 days of paid CPD leave annually.

• Funded certificates and further professional development opportunities.

• RCVS registration and VDS professional indemnity fees covered.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season ticket loan options.

• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

• Opportunities for long-term clinical and professional progression.

This opportunity offers an excellent combination of competitive remuneration, a varied nursing caseload, professional development and comprehensive employee benefits for veterinary nurses looking to progress their careers in Hertfordshire.