Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Runfold; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Paid professional memberships (RCVS,BV

VDS

20% off Pets at Home

Job summary

Vets for Pets Farnham is recruiting an Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a Full‑Time role with 40 hours per week and a 1 in 4 weekend pattern. Part-time applications also considered, offering a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

You will work with a strong team, delivering high standards of care, contributing to practice development, audits and clinical improvements, and pursuing individual clinical interests.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in small animal practice; referral experience advantageous but not essential.
• Confident in clinical nursing skills and patient care.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.
• Passionate about animal welfare and high clinical standards.
• Team player, organised, and proactive in taking on new tasks.
• Lead by example with professionalism and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the nursing and VCA team day-to-day.
• Lead by example in delivering excellent clinical and patient care.
• Support efficient workflows and contribute to improving practice processes.
• Support the training and development of RVNs and VCAs.
• Contribute to audits, team initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Take an active role in developing your own clinical interests.

Skills

Small animal nursing

Teamwork

Client care

Communication

Proactivity

Professionalism

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Full-Time (40 hours per week) | 1 in 4 weekends
Part-time applications also considered

Join a Practice on the Rise

Farnham Vets for Pets is entering an exciting new chapter. Following recent ownership, we are investing in the future of the practice with a clear vision: to deliver outstanding clinical care, introduce advanced services, and build a high-performing, supportive team.

We are now looking for an experienced and motivated RVN to play an important role in this journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, proactive nurse who enjoys working as part of a strong team, contributes positively to those around them, and takes pride in high standards of care.

Our Practice Owners

Our leadership team brings extensive clinical and business experience, with a strong focus on excellence and development:

• Kirsty– 15 years qualified, holds a surgical certificate, with a strong hospital background. Clinical interests include regenerative medicine and chronic pain management.
• James– 14 years’ experience specialising in physiotherapy and arthritis management. Leads business development and is driving the introduction of gold‑standard rehabilitation services. Passionate about career progression and building a positive, progressive workplace.

The Role

This is a hands‑on, clinically focused role within a supportive team environment.

Working alongside the Head Nurse and wider team, you will contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, improving efficiency, and supporting the continued development of the practice.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with the nursing and VCA team day‑to‑day
• Lead by example in delivering excellent clinical and patient care
• Support efficient workflows and contribute to improving practice processes
• Support the training and development of RVNs and VCAs
• Contribute to audits, team initiatives, and continuous improvement
• Take an active role in developing your own clinical interests

About You

We’re looking for someone who is a strong team player, motivated, and takes pride in their work.

You will:

• Have solid experience in small animal practice (referral experience advantageous but not essential)
• Be confident in your clinical nursing skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication and client care
• Be passionate about animal welfare and high clinical standards
• Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting those around you
• Be organised, proactive, and motivated to take on new tasks and responsibilities
• Lead by example through professionalism, attitude, and work ethic

What We Offer

In return, we provide a supportive, forward‑thinking environment with genuine opportunities for growth:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• No out‑of‑hours or overnight inpatient checks
• Generous CPD allowance, including funded certificates
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS
• Exclusive company and high street discounts, including 20% off Pets at Home

Why Join Us?

We are a practice that values people as much as patients. Our culture is built on teamwork, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence.

Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we’d still love to hear from you — tell us how you could contribute to our growing team.

Location: GU9 9QJ

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!