Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No out-of-hours

CPD allowance funding

Professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA,V

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Reading is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a friendly small animal practice. You will handle nursing duties across inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, and nurse consultations, while supporting admissions and discharges.

The role emphasizes clinical skills, teamwork, and high standards of patient and client care within a collaborative team. Full or part-time options are available with no out-of-hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with experience in general nursing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Compassionate and passionate about animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across inpatient care and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Assist with nurse consultations, admissions and discharges.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care within a collaborative team.

Skills

RVN

Anaesthetic monitoring

Inpatient care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Salary: Up to £32,500 FTE (dependent on experience) | Full or Part Time | No Out-of-Hours We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive small animal practice in Tilehurst, Reading. Conveniently located within the Pets at Home store at Reading Retail Park, our practice benefits from excellent transport links, free onsite parking, modern facilities, and state-of-the-art equipment, creating an enjoyable and well-equipped working environment.

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident RVN who enjoys all aspects of nursing and is keen to take an active role within a collaborative team. You'll be encouraged to fully utilise your clinical skills, from inpatient care and anaesthetic monitoring through to nurse consultations, patient admissions and discharges.

You'll be supported by an experienced and welcoming team consisting of:

• 2.5 Veterinary Surgeons
• 1 Head Veterinary Nurses
• 1 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 2 Student Veterinary Nurses
• 1 Veterinary Care Assistants
• 5 Client Care Advisors

Our dedicated VCAs and Student Veterinary Nurse provide excellent support with theatre preparation, patient care and consultations, allowing our RVNs to focus on delivering the highest standard of nursing care.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who:

• Is confident in all areas of general nursing
• Enjoys delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is compassionate, approachable and genuinely passionate about animal welfare
• Enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team culture

Hours

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to consider both full and part-time applicants.

• Up to 40 hours per week
• 1 in 3 Saturdays
• No out-of-hours
• Flexible working patterns available

In Return We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £32,500 FTE, depending on experience
• No out-of-hours
• Generous CPD allowance with funding towards certificates
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA and VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• A supportive team with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Regular social events
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 20% colleague discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and Groom Room
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts and cashback offers
• Generous holiday allowance

If you're an experienced RVN looking to join a friendly practice where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

RG30 1PR

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!