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Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Oxford

Our client, an independent small animal referral centre specialising in orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery, is looking for a friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its supportive clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern referral facility alongside experienced veterinary professionals, delivering a high standard of patient care in a collaborative environment.

The Practice

The purpose-built facility is equipped with four consulting rooms, two operating theatres, a CT scanner, digital X-ray, an in-house laboratory and separate wards for dogs and cats.

The team is committed to providing exceptional clinical care while maintaining a personal approach to patients, their owners and referring veterinary practices.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Anaesthesia monitoring and management across a variety of patients
• Assisting with surgical procedures as a scrub nurse
• Providing high-quality inpatient care
• Managing patient admissions, discharges and post-operative nurse appointments
• Supporting the processing of referral bookings
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and assisting with pricing and scheduling using the practice management system

Ideally, you will have experience with anaesthesia, including patients undergoing emergency or critical care surgery. However, comprehensive training and support will be available for nurses looking to develop their confidence and skills in this area.

This role offers a 40-hour working week, with a rotational night shift to provide care for surgical inpatients.

What s on Offer?

• No weekend work
• No routine out-of-hours shifts, apart from the rotational inpatient night-care responsibility
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded CPD with opportunities for continued professional development
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking

Requirements

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Current RCVS registration
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• An interest in referral nursing, orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery

If you are an RVN looking to develop your skills within a supportive, independent referral environment, this could be an excellent next step in your veterinary nursing career.

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join an established small animal veterinary practice providing comprehensive clinical care and personalised services to pets and their owners.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will deliver high standards of nursing care and contribute to the smooth running of the practice, supporting positive outcomes for patients and their owners.

This full-time role offers a salary of up to £36,000 (DOE) and benefits. They will also consider newly qualified veterinary nurses.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Nurse or in a similar role.
• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.

Shift:

• Monday to Friday, plus one Saturday every two or three weeks.

• An average of 40 hours per week.

• No out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call duties.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts
• Flexible working rota
• No out-of-hours or on-call duties
• Discounts on veterinary services for your own pets
• 6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays, negotiable
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance

Apply today to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career and join a supportive practice.

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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Pet Care Erith

£30,000-£36,000

40 hours per week- 1 in 4 Saturdays

Join a practice where people, patients and quality care come first.

Pet Care Erith is a well-established, community-focused veterinary practice with a loyal client base and a highly experienced team click apply for full job details

Are you an RVN looking for a new challenge? Join us at Stockport Vets for Pets, where your skills and career will thrive as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team!

• Support from a very experienced clinical team
• We are expanding due to the rapid growth of the practice
• Join a team of 60+ colleagues
• Very varied caseload to support your development
• CPD and certificates funded
• No sole charge!
• Excellent click apply for full job details

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) - Camberley

Are you an RVN looking for a practice that truly values its team?

Nurse Seekers are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent veterinary practice seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their friendly team on a part-time basis click apply for full job details

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a job where your skills are truly valued, your caseload is varied, and pet wellbeing always comes before profit?

Whether you are recently qualified with a couple of years under your belt or an experienced RVN looking for a supportive, purpose-driven team with a wealth of knowledge, we want to hear from you.

We work as close to private practice care standards as possible, but with a crucial difference: our heart is 100% in charity work.

Why Join Us? (The Perks & The Reality)

• Skill Development & Broad Caseload with exposure to a huge variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases to continuously build your expertise.
• Work in well-equipped hospitals with separate dog/cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and extensive orthopaedic gear.
• Work alongside long-standing colleagues who bring a fantastic wealth of knowledge and a strong, supportive team ethos.
• Standard 37.5 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break. Flexible full-time or part-time options available.

What the Veterinary Nurse Role Involves:

Charity nursing is fast-paced, testing, and deeply rewarding. You will be supporting those in need who love their pets dearly.

Your day-to-day will cover:

• Hands-on inpatient nursing, monitoring, and emergency care.
• Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Running nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Radiography, diagnostic imaging, and dispensary management.

Rewards & Benefits

• Structured internal CPD programs and clear career development pathways.
• 3 days CPD and £500 per year allowance, plus full payment of your RCVS fees.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell 5 days).
• Dedicated annual days for Volunteering, Celebration, and Wellbeing.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, private medical cover, and life assurance (4x salary).
• Generous pension options with employer contributions rising up to 10%.
• Fetch discounts platform, staff pet discounts and enhanced family leave

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 months UK small animal experience preferred).
• Pragmatic, efficient, and welfare-focused in your approach to patient care.
• Confident and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about making a genuine difference to people and pets in need.

Please note, by applying for this role you are agreeing to have your details added to our database for communication purposes.

Are you an experienced and fully qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to step into a leadership role? At PDSA, your skills are truly valued, your caseload is excitingly varied, and pet wellbeing always comes before profit.

As Deputy Head RVN, you will support the Head Nurse in leading our dedicated nursing team while delivering high-standard clinical care to pets and owners in need.

We work as close to private practice care standards as possible, but with a crucial difference: our heart is 100% in charity work.

Why Join Us? (The Perks & The Reality)

• Step into a pivotal leadership role supporting team management, recruitment, and development, alongside exposure to a huge variety of medical, surgical, and emergency cases.
• Work in modern hospitals with separate dog/cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and extensive orthopaedic gear.
• Work alongside long-standing colleagues who bring a wealth of knowledge, strong team spirit, and a collaborative ethos.
• Standard 37.5 hours per week with a guaranteed 1-hour lunch break

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary includes a 5% increase, which will be renewed at 2 years of service.
• Structured internal CPD programs, clear career development pathways, 3 days CPD, 500 per year allowance, and full payment of RCVS fees.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell 5 days), plus dedicated annual days for Volunteering, Celebration, and Wellbeing.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, private medical cover, and life assurance (4x salary).
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions rising to 10%, Fetch discounts platform, staff pet discounts, and enhanced family leave.

What the Role Involves:

Charity nursing is fast-paced, testing, and deeply rewarding. As Deputy Head RVN, you will balance clinical practice with key leadership responsibilities to support both our clients and our nursing team.

Leadership & Team Support:

• Support the Head Nurse in leading sections of the nursing team and deputise for the Head Nurse during periods of absence.
• Assist with all aspects of nursing team management, including recruitment, selection, development, and integration of Animal Care Auxiliaries (ACAs).
• Promote a strong customer service culture and foster clear two-way communication within the team.
• Assist the Head Nurse in maintaining compliance with clinical governance, health and safety, risk assurance, and RCVS guidelines.
• Support the recruitment, development, and management of PH volunteers.

Clinical Duties:

• Hands-on inpatient nursing, monitoring, and emergency care.
• Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Running nurse consultations and preventive healthcare/pet wellbeing clinics.
• Radiography, diagnostic imaging, and dispensary management.

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse. Experience in leading, developing, or managing individuals/teams in a busy small animal practice is highly desirable.
• Ability to engage and motivate a team.
• Computer literate (MS Office) with experience in project/task implementation, planning, and resource management.
• Pragmatic, efficient, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and deeply welfare-focused in-patient care.

Please note, by applying for this role you are agreeing to have your details added to our database for communication purposes.

An opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Nurse to join an independent small-animal veterinary practice in West London, providing both general veterinary care and referral services alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will provide nursing support across general practice, surgical procedures, inpatient care and referral cases. This role offers a salary range of £32,000 - £35,000 and benefits.

Newly qualified candidates awaiting RCVS registration may be considered if they have completed an apprenticeship and gained practical experience. Candidates without practical experience will not be considered

You will be responsible for

• Assisting with anaesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Caring for inpatients and supporting their ongoing treatment.
• Undertaking general practice nursing duties.
• Conducting nurse consultations.
• Supporting preventative healthcare services.
• Assisting with dental procedures and care.
• Supporting diagnostic procedures.
• Providing nursing support for referral cases and visiting specialists.
• Communicating with clients regarding patient care.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Veterinary Nurse or in a similar role.
• Confidence in general veterinary nursing.
• An interest in developing theatre and anaesthesia skills.
• Good organisational and reliability skills
• Referral nursing experience would be desirable.

Shift:

• Full-time role: 40 hours per week over 4 days.

• One weekday off on a rotating basis, between Tuesday and Thursday.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• VDS cover
• CPD allowance
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• No out-of-hours duties
• RCVS registration paid
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience across general practice and referral nursing

Apply today for a great opportunity to join a supportive independent veterinary practice where you can develop your nursing skills across a varied caseload.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Veterinary Nurse Brackley

Nurse Seekers are delighted to be working on behalf of our client who is part of a small, independent veterinary group in Brackley, who are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly and dedicated team.

This is a permanent full time position with some out of hours included.

The practice is looking for someone who will be a great fit for the existing team and who shares their values and ethos. As an independent practice, they have their own way of working and are looking for an individual who is confident, personable and happy to contribute to a close-knit team.

Duties include:

• Provide high standards of nursing care, patient monitoring and recovery support.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with consultations, diagnostic procedures and surgical operations.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective communication with clients and the veterinary team.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

The ideal candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a small team and takes pride in providing high standards of patient and client care.

You will ideally be someone who is adaptable, reliable and keen to become a valued member of an independent practice, with the personality and approach to complement the existing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse looking for a role within a welcoming, independent business.

To find out more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Nurse Seekers today on (phone number removed).

Are you a dedicated RVN looking for a friendly, flexible, and supportive team? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team at Drumchapel Vets for Pets!

• No out-of-hours providing a great work-life balance
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• One hour paid lunch breaks
• Career progression opportunities
• Brilliant salary from £28,000 pro rata
• Pension, paid memberships & more
• Open to both click apply for full job details