Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (Mat Cover)

VetPartners; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in England is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior RVN for a full-time position. This role involves nurse consults, anaesthesia monitoring, and in-patient care, with a commitment to high clinical standards. The practice offers a supportive environment, generous CPD allowance, and a focus on employee wellbeing. Enjoy six weeks of paid holiday and a strong community feel in a picturesque area, just over an hour from London. Looking for a role where you can make a real difference? This is the place for you.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday

£600 CPD Allowance

Health Shield contributions

RCVS Membership paid

VDS cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to work scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered).
• Confident with sole charge, nurse clinics and tricky anaesthetic.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consults and patient admissions/discharges.
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
• In-patient care and recovery.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Sole charge and tricky anaesthetic confidence

Good communication skills

Education

RCVS registered

Job description

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Looking for a fantastic opportunity to fully utilise your skills and valuable experience?

Farnham Vet Group is looking for a confident, compassionate and dedicated Senior RVN to join our friendly and highly skilled team at our Vale Branch on a Fixed Term basis for 12 months.

Join a Practice That Offers the Best of Both Worlds!
At Farnham Vet Group, we combine the high standards and advanced facilities of a state-of-the‑art hospital with the personal touch of local branch practices. With three RCVS‑accredited sites - our flagship Farnham Veterinary Hospital and community branches in Farncombe and Vale - we deliver exceptional care while maintaining strong client relationships.

Across all our sites, our mission is simple: to provide outstanding care for every patient, with clients at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As the sole RVN at the practice you will be responsible for:

• Nurse consults and patient admissions/discharges
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
• In‑patient care and recovery

What We're Looking For

• A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered)
• Confident with sole charge, nurse clinics and tricky anaesthetic
• Good communication skills and a commitment to high clinical standards

Hours and Rota

• 12m fixed term contract (maternity cover)

• Full‑time position (40 hours per week) split over 4 days - 8.30am to 7pm with 1 hour unpaid for lunch
• 1:4 weekends based at our hospital

Salary - £35,000 per annum

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, enjoy variety, and feel supported to grow, Farnham Vet Group is the place for you.

About Us

• One of Surrey's largest first‑opinion hospitals, providing 24/7 care and equipped with high‑spec facilities for complex cases
• Branches that are true community staples, offering a welcoming, personal service
• A team culture that prioritises work‑life balance, wellbeing, and support
• Generous CPD allowance and opportunities for certificates - because your development matters to us
• A commitment to treating every patient as if they were our own

Our Vale Branch

A close‑knit team of 1 Vet, 1 Nurse and a Receptionist, we pride ourselves on continuity and connection. We're busy with consults and typically carry out 1‑2 operations per day, offering a varied and rewarding caseload in a friendly environment.

Here's what our Team have to say

‘Lovely stable branch practice with ability to run comprehensive bloods, undertake routine procedures, ultrasound and Xray. Full support of the hospital for more complex cases. Clients are very appreciative of the continuity of care we offer’. Senior Nurse at Vale 14 years qualified

‘Lovely clients with strong community feel. Great transport links, good local facilities and lovely open spaces to explore during lunch breaks. Receptionist

The Area

Farnham is a historic market town that nestles in the Surrey hills, and our Vale branch is just 6 miles away in the picturesque village of Ash.

We are surrounded by some beautiful nature attractions and historic sites, not to mention the terrific Tilford Brewery. Being just over an hour away from London, there is also plenty of opportunity to visit the bustling UK capital in your free time, as well as providing a hub of transport with major train stations and airports.

Our fantastic range of benefits includes

• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum and further support for qualifications
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

We are proud members of the VetPartners family, winners of Employer of the Year at the Press Business IQ Awards. VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every member of our team. If you're looking for a workplace that genuinely invests in you, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information/an informal chat or to apply with your CV please contact

Alison Ruse, Nursing Manager at [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you