Student Vet Nurse

Dnavetcare; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Independent DNA Vetcare group

Job summary

Winton Lodge Vets, part of DNA Vetcare Independent Group, is seeking a Student Veterinary Nurse to join our small, friendly team at our Leatherhead site. You will work alongside experienced Vets and RVNs, gaining hands-on experience in consulting, theatre, wards and general nursing while progressing toward qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

We offer a supportive environment with CPD opportunities, a competitive salary dependent on training stage, and dedicated development support as

Qualifications

• Gain experience across consulting, theatre, wards and general nursing.
• Receive support to develop skills and take increasing responsibility.
• Work alongside Vets, RVNs and dedicated support team.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across consulting, theatre, wards and general nursing.
• Work alongside Vets, RVNs and dedicated support team.
• Develop skills with supportive colleagues as you progress.

Job description

About The Role

Are you a passionate and dedicated Student Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and develop your skills?

Winton Lodge Vets has a small, welcoming and close-knit team who genuinely care about providing the highest quality of care to our patients and clients. Over the past year, we have joined the DNA Vetcare Independent Group, and our clients are thrilled that we are once again under independent ownership!

We are looking for a Student Veterinary Nurse to join our team across our Epsom & Leatherhead practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about veterinary nursing and wants to develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical skills in a supportive environment while working towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and stage of training
• A small share of the weekend rota
• Perkbox subscription
• Health & Dental cashback scheme
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Full support throughout your veterinary nursing training
• Opportunities to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience
• Dedicated support with your development and progression
• CPD opportunities and encouragement to expand your knowledge and skills
• A clear pathway to progress your career once qualified

About the Role

As a Student Veterinary Nurse at Winton Lodge Vets, you will work alongside our experienced Vets, RVNs and dedicated support team, gaining experience across consulting, theatre, wards and general nursing.

We understand that training to become a Veterinary Nurse can be both exciting and challenging, so our experienced team will be there to support you every step of the way. We want you to feel confident asking questions, developing your skills and taking on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and experience grows.

You’ll have the opportunity to put your studies into practice in a friendly clinical environment, while being supported by colleagues who are genuinely invested in helping you succeed.

Whether you're at the beginning of your training or already well on your way to qualification, we'd love to hear from you.

Grow With Us

We are passionate about developing our team and helping people build rewarding careers in veterinary nursing. As you progress through your training, there will be opportunities to develop your clinical skills and explore the different areas of veterinary nursing that interest you.

Once qualified, there are opportunities to continue your development through CPD, further certification and career progression, with potential pathways into senior nursing, theatre, wards, clinical coaching and management roles.

Our Epsom & Leatherhead sites continue to thrive, and we are looking for someone enthusiastic, caring and committed to join us on the next stage of our journey.

If you're looking for a practice where you can learn, grow and build your future as a Veterinary Nurse, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group’s operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providingexcellent serviceto clients,respectful, caring and expert care for animalsand asupportive encouragingwork placefor their teams.