Senior RVN – 4 day week 1:4 Saturdays w/ TOIL

Global Veterinary Careers; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

CPD allowance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Career progression

Job summary

Global Veterinary Careers is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse in Wokingham to support the Head Nurse in running a busy 24-hour practice. The role blends hands-on clinical nursing, nurse-led appointments and team leadership, with a focus on patient care and client service.

Key responsibilities include leading the nursing team, overseeing clinical areas, and delivering nurse-led consultations while supporting surgeons in procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary nurse with the RCVS and strong clinical skills.
• Experience in a senior or leadership role is preferred.
• Proactive, organised and capable of team leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Nurse with management and development of the nursing team.
• Oversee clinical areas and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Deliver nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Support veterinarians with consultations, surgery and other clinical procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and promote effective stock management.
• Manage patient admissions, discharges and ongoing care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory and operational standards.
• Lead by example and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

Leadership experience

Clinical nursing

Nurse-led consultations

Job description

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse- Wokingham

Salary: £34,000-£36,000 DOE | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior RVN to support the leadership of a busy, growing 24-hour veterinary practice, helping to guide the nursing team while maintaining exceptional standards of patient and client care.

The Role

As Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will work closely with the Head Nurse to support the day-to-day running of the clinical nursing team and ensure the smooth operation of the practice. This is a hands-on position combining clinical nursing, nurse-led appointments and team leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Nurse with the management and development of the nursing team.
• Helping oversee clinical areas and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Delivering nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Supporting veterinary surgeons with consultations, surgery and other clinical procedures.
• Monitoring stock levels and promoting effective stock management.
• Managing patient admissions, discharges, monitoring and ongoing care.
• Ensuring compliance with clinical, regulatory and operational standards.
• Leading by example and helping maintain a positive, collaborative team environment.

Working pattern: Full-time, with eight-hour shifts excluding lunch breaks. Weekend work is required every fourth weekend, either a Saturday or Sunday, with time off in lieu or payment available. Participation in an on-call rota is also required, with further details discussed during the interview process.

About You

To be successful in this Senior RVN role, you will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with strong clinical skills and the confidence to support and guide a nursing team.

You will ideally have experience in a senior or leadership position, or be ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career. You should be organised, proactive and confident managing your working environment, with the ability to lead fairly and professionally.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about animal welfare, committed to delivering excellent client care and keen to contribute to a supportive team.

Why Apply?

Alongside a salary of £34,000-£36,000 DOE, the successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package, including:

• Generous annual leave allowance, plus Bank Holidays and an additional day off.
• CPD allowance, paid CPD leave and opportunities for further training.
• Support with professional registration and relevant fees.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to counselling and support services.
• Life assurance.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Additional employee benefits and lifestyle discounts.

Location & Details

This opportunity is based in Wokingham, West Berkshire, a popular market town with convenient local amenities and transport links. The practice is situated in a leafy residential area with parking and easy access to the town centre.

The team provides 24-hour veterinary care and out-of-hours support to surrounding practices, offering an opportunity to work within a varied clinical environment alongside an experienced veterinary team.

If you're looking for a Senior Veterinary Nurse position where you can develop your leadership skills, contribute to high clinical standards and make a real difference to a nursing team, this could be the ideal next step.