Veterinary Nurse Thornton Heath, Greater London

A rewarding opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, community-focused small animal practice in Thornton Heath. This role offers clinical variety, strong team support and the chance to make a genuine difference to pets and their owners every day.

Full or Part Time | £28,000 – £35,000 DOE (pro rata) | No OOH | Small Animal Practice

Key Details

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Location: Thornton Heath, Greater London

• Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE)

• Hours: Full time (40 hours) or part time considered

• Shifts: Between 8:00am – 6:30pm

• Weekends: 1 in 3 Saturdays (8:30am – 1:00pm)

• Contract: Permanent

The Practice

This is a friendly, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with deep roots in the local community and a loyal, long-standing client base. The team prides itself on delivering high-quality clinical care alongside a genuinely compassionate, family-focused approach to both pets and owners.

The working environment is relaxed, supportive and collaborative, where everyone's contribution is valued and ideas are encouraged. Community engagement, charity work and outreach are a key part of the practice ethos.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who is passionate about patient care, client communication and teamwork. You'll be involved in a wide range of nursing duties including surgical nursing, inpatient care and nurse-led clinics, with scope to develop and expand services such as wellbeing assessments and community nursing.

The practice actively supports RVNs in using their full skillset and welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses through to experienced or senior RVNs. Clinical coaching experience is desirable but not essential.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

• Passionate about patient and client-focused care

• Confident in surgical and inpatient nursing duties

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Keen to contribute ideas and get involved in practice development

• Clinical coach experience desirable but not essential

The Team & Facilities

You'll be joining a close-knit, sociable team that values work–life balance and supports each other both professionally and personally. The practice is well equipped with modern monitoring equipment and in-house diagnostics, creating an efficient and enjoyable working environment.

Location

Thornton Heath is ideally located within Greater London, offering excellent transport links and easy access to everything the capital has to offer. From cultural attractions and dining to green spaces and Royal Parks, there's plenty to enjoy outside of work.

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata, DOE)

• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

• CPD allowance of £600 plus 3 paid CPD days per year (pro rata)

• RCVS membership paid plus one additional professional subscription

• VDS cover

• Health Shield wellbeing contributions

• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

• Discounted veterinary fees

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Company sick pay

• Annual pay reviews

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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