RVN

CVS Veterinary Group; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £30,000 DOE

RCVS fees paid in full

Extensive CPD allowance

45–50 hours? opportunity

Pension scheme

Job summary

Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital, part of CVS Vets 24/7 Carmarthen, is hiring a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a full-time role. Join a busy hospital and develop skills across inpatient care, theatre, consultations and emergencies with a supportive team.

The role offers 40 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a weekend rota and a salary up to £30,000 DOE. Excellent CPD and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and be registered to practice.
• Demonstrates excellent patient and client care with a collaborative approach.
• Shows strong communication and organisational skills and a commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care and patient monitoring.
• Support theatre and anaesthesia activities.
• Carry out nurse consultations and assist with diagnostics.
• Contribute to laboratory work and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Support emergency and urgent care cases and work with the clinical team.

Skills

RVN

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

CPD opportunities

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital | CVS Vets 24/7 Carmarthen

Full Time | 40 Hours per Week | 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract | Up to £30,000 DOE

Looking to develop your nursing skills within a busy hospital environment?

Whether you're a newly qualified RVN looking for the perfect first role or an experienced nurse wanting to broaden your clinical exposure, this is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team at Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7 Carmarthen.

Working within our award-winning hospital, you'll gain exposure to a varied caseload, collaborate with experienced clinicians and nurses, and have the opportunity to develop your skills across inpatient care, theatre, consultations and emergency cases.

At CVS, we put our people first because we know supported colleagues provide the very best patient care. With excellent career development opportunities, experienced colleagues on hand, and a culture of collaboration and improvement, you'll have everything you need to thrive.

Supporting our people isn't just something we do, it's in our nature.

The Role

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract, including a 1 in 6 weekend rota with time off in lieu.

• You'll be involved in all aspects of nursing, including:
• Inpatient care and patient monitoring
• Theatre and anaesthesia support
• Nurse consultations
• Laboratory work and diagnostics
• Schedule 3 procedures
• Supporting emergency and urgent care cases
• Working closely alongside our Veterinary Surgeons and wider clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care

Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, you'll be supported by a knowledgeable and welcoming team committed to helping you develop and succeed.

About You

We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who:

• Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards
• Is eager to learn, develop and make the most of CPD opportunities
• Wants to contribute positively to a supportive practice culture

Newly qualified RVNs are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7 Carmarthen?

Based within Carmarthen Veterinary Hospital, you'll be working in an RCVS-accredited Hospital with Outstanding awards for both inpatient and client care.

As part of a busy hospital environment, you'll benefit from exposure to a varied caseload spanning first opinion, emergency, inpatient and referral work. You'll work alongside a highly experienced team, including certificate holders, while having access to excellent facilities including advanced diagnostic equipment and a recently installed CT scanner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence, develop your clinical skills and gain experience that can open doors to a wide range of future career pathways.

Benefits

At CVS, we invest in our people and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Salary up to £30,000 DOE
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance and funded development opportunities
• Knowledge Hub, BSAVA Library and access to over 450 courses
• Pension scheme
• Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family-friendly policies
• 50% staff discount on veterinary services, MiPet food and medications

Join us

At CVS, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. You'll have access to excellent wellbeing support, industry-leading benefits, and a network of mentors and wellbeing champions. With dedicated central support teams and continued investment in our practices and facilities, we enable our clinical teams to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Whether you're looking for your first RVN role or your next challenge in a hospital environment, we'd love to hear from you.