Registered Veterinary Nurse – Battersea, Greater London

Salary £30,000–£36,000 DOE
Purpose-built, modern small animal practice
Advanced diagnostics and surgical exposure
Sole RVN role with real autonomy and case involvement
4-day week with structured weekend rota

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a purpose-built small animal practice based in Battersea, Greater London.

The practice is modern, well laid out and fully equipped, allowing cases to be worked up thoroughly and to a high clinical standard. This role would suit an RVN who enjoys responsibility, autonomy and being fully involved in patient care, while working within a supportive wider clinical network.

The Role

You will play a key role within the practice as the sole Registered Veterinary Nurse, working closely with the veterinary team and client care staff to deliver exceptional patient and client care.

The role includes nurse-led consultations, Schedule 3 procedures, inpatient care, theatre work and case management. You'll be supported with internal training and CPD to build confidence in nurse consults and develop your clinical interests, including access to bespoke internal programmes and wider clinical communities.

The working pattern supports a strong work–life balance, operating over a 4-day week with 1 in 6 weekends, alongside a fixed day off each week to provide routine and continuity.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse

• Confident working independently within a practice setting

• Strong interest in nurse consults and case continuity

• Excellent patient and client-care skills

• Organised, proactive and team-focused approach

• Desire to develop clinically and professionally

Location

Located in Battersea, Greater London, the practice sits just south of the River Thames and adjacent to Battersea Park. The area offers excellent transport links, vibrant local amenities and green open spaces, making it an attractive and well-connected London location.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £30,000–£36,000 DOE

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

• Additional paid "Day for You” each year

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days

• Funded certificates and structured internal career pathways

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Health Cash Plan from day one

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Life assurance (3× salary)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Staff discounts on products and services

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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