Registered Veterinary Nurse - Up to £32k

Vets for Pets; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Basildon is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their 24-hour care team. The role offers diverse responsibilities from nurse consults to advanced theatre support, ensuring excellent patient care and teamwork in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is RCVS registered, compassionate, and eager to develop professionally. A competitive salary between £26,000 and £32,000 is offered along with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured induction and ongoing mentorship

Paid RCVS and VDS fees

Staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse must be RCVS registered.
• Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused.
• Comfortable working across different areas of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform nurse consults including vaccinations and client education.
• Provide inpatient and hands-on patient care.
• Support theatre across routine and advanced procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

• Full-time
• £26,000 - £32,000 DOE
• 24-hour hospital | Varied rota with support

About Us

Vets4Pets Basildon Pitsea is a busy, progressive 24-hour veterinary hospital providing round‑the‑clock care for our local community and a growing referral caseload across South Essex. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative culture, where nurses are valued for their clinical skills, experience, and contribution to patient care. Our hospital continues to grow, with expanding nurse‑led services, inpatient care, ECC exposure, advanced imaging, and surgical support, all under one roof.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, capable all‑round Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a hospital team where no two days are the same.

• A mix of consults, theatre, inpatient care, and ward nursing
• Working within a 24‑hour hospital environment with excellent clinical exposure
• Being part of a supportive nursing and vet team that prioritises patient care and teamwork

What You’ll Be Doing

• Nurse consults including booster vaccinations, weight clinics, post‑operative checks, and client education
• Inpatient and ward nursing, including monitoring and hands‑on patient care
• Theatre support across routine and more advanced procedures
• Supporting emergency and critical care alongside experienced clinicians
• Contributing to the development of nurse‑led clinics and services
• Supporting students and newly qualified colleagues where appropriate

Who We’re Looking For

• RCVS‑registered Veterinary Nurse
• Compassionate, reliable, and patient‑focused
• Comfortable working across different areas of nursing
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Keen to develop professionally within a hospital setting (Newly qualified nurses welcome – structured support provided)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £26,000 - £32,000 DOE
• Supportive 24‑hour hospital rota with appropriate backup
• Structured induction and ongoing mentorship
• CPD actively encouraged and supported
• Opportunities to develop areas of interest and nurse‑led services
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• Company benefits including staff discounts
• A welcoming, inclusive, and friendly team culture

Why Join Basildon Vets4Pets?

• True hospital‑level nursing with variety and challenge
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, development, and wellbeing
• A practice where nurses’ skills and contributions are recognised and supported
• Be part of an expanding hospital with exciting plans ahead

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Rachel from our Talent Acquisition team via [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Location: SS13 3BY

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!