Registered Veterinary Nurse - Surrey

Purosearch Ltd.; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan (dental, optical, and

24/7 Private GP service

Life assurance at 3x salary

24-hour counselling support

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Hols

Additional paid day off

Internal CPD and Clinical Communities

Funded certificates

Paid VDS and RCVS fees

Season Ticket Loan (Interest-free)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a well-established small animal practice in Surrey. Join a friendly, supportive team and contribute to high clinical standards with access to 24-hour hospital support nearby.

You will deliver exceptional patient and client care, assist surgeries, run nurse-led consultations, and mentor colleagues within a modern facility with digital imaging and in-house labs.

Qualifications

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting nurse consultations and understanding their contribution to practice efficiency.
• Confidence using coaching and influencing skills to support and motivate colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Delivering outstanding patient and client care at all times.
• Supporting surgeries and procedures, including all pre- and post-operative care.
• Running nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 activities.
• Providing inpatient monitoring and nursing care.
• Managing patient admissions and discharges under veterinary direction.
• Supporting patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care services where required.
• Dispensing and checking medications accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with all RCVS, practice and operational standards.
• Supporting team coordination through briefings and effective communication.
• Providing mentorship and support to colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

RVN experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Nurse consultations

Clinical support

Education

RCVS registered veterinary nurse

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Dental X-ray

In-house laboratory

Job description

Salary up to £39,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

A well-established small animal veterinary practice in Surrey is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its friendly and supportive clinical team on a full-time basis.

This thriving practice provides a wide range of veterinary services and is supported by a 24-hour hospital in Sutton, alongside a network of neighbouring practices. The wider veterinary team is highly collaborative, offering excellent clinical support, shared case discussions and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The practice features a welcoming and modern environment, including separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, two consult rooms, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound equipment and an in-house laboratory. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the local train station, the area also offers a variety of local shops and amenities to enjoy during breaks.

The Role

The successful Registered Veterinary Nurse will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient and client care while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering outstanding patient and client care at all times
• Supporting surgeries and procedures, including all pre- and post-operative care
• Running nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 activities
• Providing inpatient monitoring and nursing care
• Managing patient admissions and discharges under veterinary direction
• Supporting patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care services where required
• Dispensing and checking medications accurately
• Ensuring compliance with all RCVS, practice and operational standards
• Supporting team coordination through briefings and effective communication
• Providing mentorship and support to colleagues where appropriate

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and team-oriented RVN with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Applicants should have:

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting nurse consultations and understanding their contribution to practice efficiency
• Confidence using coaching and influencing skills to support and motivate colleagues
• A positive, professional and compassionate approach to veterinary nursing

This role offers an excellent benefits package designed to support both personal wellbeing and career progression, including:

• Salary up to £39,000 depending on experience
• Health cash plan from day one, including dental, optical and physiotherapy cover
• 24/7 Private GP service
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling support by phone or in person
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• Additional paid “Day for You” leave day
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Paid VDS and RCVS fees
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive and progressive practice with strong clinical standards and genuine career development opportunities.