Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

MedMatch; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Hitchin is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (SRVN) to lead a dedicated team and enhance their clinical skills. With a salary of up to £32,000, this role offers no out-of-hours work and excellent benefits including funded CPD, private medical insurance, and generous holiday. The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered and have experience in a first-opinion setting, focusing on patient care and mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays

Funded CPD

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy first-opinion setting.
• Confident in mentoring, leadership, and clinical skills.
• Team-focused with a genuine passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the nursing team alongside the Head Nurse.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with practice operations.
• Shape nursing protocols and standards.

Skills

RCVS registration

Mentoring

Leadership

Clinical skills

Patient care passion

Job description

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (SRVN) – near Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Salary up to £32,000 (D.O.E.)

No OOH

Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced RVN ready to step into a leadership role? Join a well-established small animal practice near Hitchin as a Senior Veterinary Nurse, where you’ll take on more responsibility, help guide a dedicated team, and continue to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £32,000 (D.O.E.)
• No out-of-hours or Sunday work
• 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
• Funded CPD with support for leadership and clinical development
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Private medical insurance
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension scheme, life assurance, employee discounts & wellbeing support

The Role

As a Senior RVN, you’ll help lead the nursing team alongside the Head Nurse and Practice Manager. Your duties will span clinical work, mentoring junior staff, and assisting with practice operations.

You’ll enjoy:

• A varied caseload across theatre, inpatient care, and consults
• Supporting junior nurses and student development
• Involvement in shaping nursing protocols and standards
• A nurturing environment with the autonomy to take ownership of your role

About the Practice

This is a well-equipped, RCVS-accredited small animal practice offering digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, and a modern surgical suite. The team is friendly, collaborative, and passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

Located in Stevenage, you’ll benefit from great transport links to London and the surrounding countryside — the best of both worlds for your career and lifestyle.

Who We’re Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in a busy first-opinion setting
• Confident in mentoring, leadership, and clinical skills
• Team-focused with a genuine passion for patient care

To Apply

To apply, either click “Apply” or send in your CV to [e-mail]. For more information please also do not hesitate to call Mark on 07907862230 and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great opportunity.

If you are interested in any other roles across the UK, please feel free to visit us on medmatch.co.uk/jobs.

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