Veterinary jobs in United Kingdom

• Full-time
• £26,000 - £32,000 DOE
• 24-hour hospital | Varied rota with support

Vets4Pets Basildon Pitsea is a busy, progressive 24-hour veterinary hospital providing round‑the‑clock care for our local community and a growing referral caseload across South Essex. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative culture, where nurses are valued for their clinical skills, experience, and contribution to patient care. Our hospital continues to grow, with expanding nurse‑led services, inpatient care, ECC exposure, advanced imaging, and surgical support, all under one roof.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, capable all‑round Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a hospital team where no two days are the same.

• A mix of consults, theatre, inpatient care, and ward nursing
• Working within a 24‑hour hospital environment with excellent clinical exposure
• Being part of a supportive nursing and vet team that prioritises patient care and teamwork

• Nurse consults including booster vaccinations, weight clinics, post‑operative checks, and client education
• Inpatient and ward nursing, including monitoring and hands‑on patient care
• Theatre support across routine and more advanced procedures
• Supporting emergency and critical care alongside experienced clinicians
• Contributing to the development of nurse‑led clinics and services
• Supporting students and newly qualified colleagues where appropriate

• RCVS‑registered Veterinary Nurse
• Compassionate, reliable, and patient‑focused
• Comfortable working across different areas of nursing
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Keen to develop professionally within a hospital setting (Newly qualified nurses welcome – structured support provided)

• Competitive salary: £26,000 - £32,000 DOE
• Supportive 24‑hour hospital rota with appropriate backup
• Structured induction and ongoing mentorship
• CPD actively encouraged and supported
• Opportunities to develop areas of interest and nurse‑led services
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• Company benefits including staff discounts
• A welcoming, inclusive, and friendly team culture

• True hospital‑level nursing with variety and challenge
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, development, and wellbeing
• A practice where nurses’ skills and contributions are recognised and supported
• Be part of an expanding hospital with exciting plans ahead

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Rachel from our Talent Acquisition team via eastvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

Location: SS13 3BY

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!