We are looking for a committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and deliver outstanding patient care on a part-time or full-time basis.
Your New Role
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral part of our team, providing a wide range of nursing duties. Your responsibilities will include:
General nursing duties, including patient care, anaesthesia, and assisting in surgery Performing diagnostic imaging, lab work, and radiography Providing exceptional nursing care to inpatients, including monitoring during anaesthesia and recovery Conducting nurse clinics and providing client education Assisting with procedures, routine consultations, and theatre duties
Support the Growth of Richmond House
We are a dual-site practice with huge potential and development opportunities. Our clinic is equipped with modern technology such as digital x-ray, a new ultrasound machine, dental equipment, multi-parameter monitoring, and in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment. We are committed to continually investing in the practice and our team, with ongoing refurbishments to further support our growth and enhance service delivery.
This role will primarily be based at Richmond House Vets with occasional cover and weekend work required at Gatehouse Vets.
The Skills You'll Bring to Our Team
We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who is committed to providing the highest standards of care and has a genuine passion for animal welfare. You will need to have a valid RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, with experience in small animal practice (newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential, as is a proactive, enthusiastic attitude towards nursing and patient care.
Working Hours
We are flexible in our approach and can offer either one full-time position or two part-time roles. The full-time position involves 40 hours per week, worked over 4 days, while part-time hours would consist of two 10-hour shifts per week.
As part of the role, you will participate in a 1-in-4 Saturday rota, which will take place at our sister practice, Gatehouse Vets. There are no out-of-hours duties required for this position.
Because our People Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leaveAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeingNon-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care