RVN – Minimal Weekends – Suffolk

GV Careers Limited; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

£600 annual CPD allowance

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted veterinary fees

Annual pay reviews

Ongoing CPD and career development

Job summary

GV Careers Limited is partnering with a well-established small animal practice in Suffolk to recruit a Registered Veterinary Nurse. The role focuses on high standards of patient care, support with surgeries, and comprehensive nurse consultations.

The successful RVN will join a collaborative team committed to ongoing development and excellent client service. The position offers a full-time schedule at 37.5 hours per week, with a focus on weekday work and minimal weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Friendly, organised and a strong team player.
• Keen to continue developing clinical skills.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient and client care.
• Run nurse consultations including health checks, vaccinations, post-operative checks and weight clinics.
• Assist with surgical procedures and anaesthesia.
• Support the veterinary team with inpatient care and day-to-day nursing duties.
• Help maintain excellent clinical standards and practice protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical nursing

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Suffolk, UK
Salary: From £26,000
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours | Minimal Weekends

The Opportunity

A friendly and well-established small animal practice in Suffolk is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its experienced and supportive team.

Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced RVN looking for your next move, this practice offers an excellent environment to develop your skills, work to a high clinical standard, and progress your career through ongoing training and CPD.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient and client care

• Run nurse consultations including health checks, vaccinations, post-operative checks and weight clinics

• Assist with surgical procedures and anaesthesia

• Support the veterinary team with inpatient care and day-to-day nursing duties

• Help maintain excellent clinical standards and practice protocols

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

• Friendly, organised and a strong team player

• Keen to continue developing your clinical skills

• Excellent communication and client care skills

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday to Friday

• 1 Saturday morning every 12 weeks (time off in lieu)

• 1 additional Saturday morning every 12 weeks paid at an enhanced rate

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £26,000

• 6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays

• £600 annual CPD allowance

• RCVS membership paid

• VDS cover

• Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced family leave

• Company sick pay

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Annual pay reviews

• Ongoing CPD and career development

About the Practice

You'll be joining a welcoming team of experienced vets and RVNs within a well-equipped practice featuring two operating theatres, modern monitoring equipment and dedicated nurse consultation clinics. The team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, clinical excellence and creating a positive, supportive working environment.