Veterinary Nurse

RSPCA; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at RSPCA's Merthyr Tydfil Clinic, providing exceptional care to a variety of animals. This role involves all aspects of veterinary nursing, including clinical tasks and community outreach, in a supportive environment focused on animal welfare.

Benefits

Paid CPD

Fixed shifts

Close-knit team

Qualifications

• Current registration with RCVS required.
• Previous experience in veterinary practice or wildlife rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across diverse caseload.
• Assist with anaesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
• Contribute to audits and implement evidence-based practices.

Skills

Compassion

Veterinary Nursing

Animal Welfare

Education

Degree or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new and unique opportunity?

We are seeking a dedicated RVN at our Merthyr Tydfil Clinic to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across a diverse caseload.

Join a team where your nursing expertise, welfare values, and commitment to professional development truly matter.

Our expert team at Merthyr Tydfil Clinic is located on the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacons. Here we provide life saving veterinary care to thousands of animals rescued by RSPCA frontline officers. We also provide vital support to rescued animals being cared for at RSPCA centres.

Why choose us?

• Small, close-knit friendly team;
• 35 hour week with fixed shifts from 08.30-16.30;
• 1 in 4 weekends (sole charge) with 2 days given in lieu the following week;
• Non-client facing.
• Paid CPD.
  
  

Four a tour of the clinic check out our video above!

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care across a range of species, including small animals, wildlife, and exotics.

This role covers all aspects of veterinary nursing from tailored care planning, pain management, medication administration, and euthanasia, to advanced clinical tasks like fluid therapy, wound care, blood sampling and catheterisation. You'll assist with anaesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging while maintaining high standards of hygiene, biosecurity, and animal handling.

Beyond clinical care, the role supports ongoing professional development and participation in community outreach and welfare programmes such as trap, neuter and return (TNR) and wildlife triage.

You'll be expected to contribute to audits, implement evidence-based veterinary practices, and help foster a supportive and sustainable working environment. As an advocate for animal welfare, you'll be at the heart of a collaborative clinical team, guiding animal care assistants and promoting best practice in both treatment and advocacy.

For More Information Please See The Attached Job Description.

Essential:

• RVN: Current registration with RCVS (preceded by prerequisite of degree or diploma in veterinary nursing).
• Previous experience of working in relevant disciplines (Veterinary Practice, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Animal Centre).
  
  

Desirable:

• Shelter/charity veterinary experience.
  
  

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles may need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA.

We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed to our mission . For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications particularly from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to the RSPCA.

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact [e-mail] / 0300 123 0685.