Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Richmond; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Richmond is seeking a Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide excellent patient care during weekend shifts. This part-time, permanent position offers flexibility alongside professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate is RCVS-registered and passionate about patient care, capable of working effectively in a supportive team atmosphere. Benefits include health care, a CPD allowance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Health care plan

Life assurance

24-hour counselling and wellbeing support

5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

CPD allowance: £750 per year + 2 paid CPD days

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts on veterinary products

Qualifications

• Must be registered with RCVS.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care.
• Ability to manage admissions and discharges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Support surgeries and procedures.
• Run nurse-led consultations.
• Provide inpatient monitoring and tailored nursing care.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Dispense and check medications.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Collaborate with the team for smooth operations.

Skills

Passionate about patient and client care

Experienced in working effectively as part of a team

Confident in running nurse consults

Strong communicator

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse – Richmond

Part-Time | Permanent | Flexible Hours

The Opportunity

This weekend role is ideal for someone looking to stay hands-on in clinical nursing while balancing other commitments. Whether you’re seeking flexibility, additional hours, or simply prefer weekend work, this position allows you to keep doing what you love in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work in a well-equipped practice with a varied caseload

• Enjoy the flexibility of weekend-only shifts

• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team with a loyal client base

• Develop your clinical skills with ongoing CPD and certificate funding

What You’ll Do

• Deliver consistently exceptional care to patients and clients

• Support with surgeries and procedures, ensuring gold-standard pre and post-op care

• Run nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 activities

• Provide inpatient monitoring and tailored nursing care

• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient transfers as directed

• Dispense and check medications

• Comply with practice and regulatory standards to deliver professional excellence

• Collaborate with your team to ensure smooth weekend operations

What We’re Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

• Passionate about patient and client care

• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team

• Confident in running nurse consults and supporting practice performance

• Strong communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively

Rewards & Benefits

• Health care plan

• Life assurance

• Access to 24-hour counselling and wellbeing support

• 5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising with service)

• CPD allowance: £750 per year + 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificates encouraged and supported

• VDS and RCVS fees paid

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services

How to Apply

Contact [e-mail] or call 01904 570056 for a confidential chat.

Feel this role would be a good fit for someone you know? We offer £250 for any referrals

Ref: JOB-55183