Senior Veterinary Nurse

Purosearch Ltd.; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £34k–£39k

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank

CPD budget

CPD leave (up to 2 days)

Paid lunch breaks

VDS cover provided

Private medical healthcare (reduced)

Medical cashback incentives

Job summary

Putney-based veterinary practice is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (Senior RVN) to combine hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities. Located in Putney, this well-supported first opinion team offers a chance to mentor colleagues and uphold high clinical standards.

You will lead daily clinical and operational tasks alongside the senior veterinary surgeon, overseeing theatre, anaesthesia, inpatient care and nurse consultations while maintaining excellent client communication

Qualifications

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with small animal clinical experience.
• Strong anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient care skills.
• Proven leadership abilities and mentoring mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and operational functions in a busy first opinion practice.
• Lead by example to maintain high clinical standards.
• Coordinate theatre and anaesthesia nursing and patient monitoring.
• Mentor junior team members and support colleagues.
• Build strong client and patient relationships and ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client care

Organisation

Education

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (Senior RVN)

Putney, South West London

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established small animal practice in the heart of Putney as a

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse, combining hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities in a supportive and friendly environment.

This role is ideal for a confident RVN who enjoys mentoring colleagues, maintaining high clinical standards and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a busy first opinion practice.

The Role

As Senior RVN, you will work closely with the senior veterinary surgeon to oversee the daily clinical and operational functions of the practice while remaining actively involved in all aspects of veterinary nursing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the practice
• Leading by example and maintaining excellent clinical standards
• Theatre and anaesthesia nursing
• Inpatient care and patient monitoring
• Nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
• Equipment maintenance and stock management
• Diary coordination and workflow organisation
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN who wants more responsibility while continuing to fully utilise their clinical skills.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 4-day week considered
• 1 in 4 branch Saturdays
• 1 in 10 Sundays
• 1 bank holiday per year
• Paid lunch breaks
• No on-call responsibilities

The rota is designed to provide an excellent balance between professional development and personal time.

The Practice & Team

Located in the sought-after area of Putney, this welcoming first opinion practice benefits from a loyal and largely insured client base.

The team includes:

• Senior Veterinary Surgeon
• Part-Time Veterinary Surgeon
• Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Experienced clinical support team
• Dedicated Manager for additional support

Out-of-hours care is provided by a nearby 24-hour hospital, allowing the team to focus on delivering exceptional first opinion care during the day.

Why Join This Practice?

• Senior role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
• Supportive leadership and experienced regional support
• Loyal, well-insured client base
• Friendly, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to shape nursing standards and practice workflow

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £34,000 to £39,000 depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Generous annual CPD budget
• Up to 2 days paid CPD leave
• Paid lunch breaks
• VDS cover provided
• Private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate
• Medical cashback incentives

About You

You will be:

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Experienced in small animal general practice
• Confident in anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient care
• Comfortable taking on leadership responsibilities
• Organised and proactive
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Supportive and encouraging to colleagues

Previous senior nursing experience is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.