Veterinary Nurse – Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent | Full time

• Full-time permanent position

• 4-day working week

• Varied first-opinion caseload

• Nurse-led clinics and Schedule 3 encouraged

• Supportive, close-knit clinical team

• Well-equipped practice in a sought-after location

• Excellent work–life balance

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, well-established small animal practice in Richmond upon Thames.

This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys remaining hands-on clinically, running nurse-led clinics, and working within a supportive team environment. You'll be encouraged to fully utilise your nursing skills while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.

The Practice & Team

The practice benefits from a loyal client base and a strong community feel. You'll work alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons, fellow Nurses and a dedicated reception team, all committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care.

The clinic is well equipped and offers a varied caseload, giving you genuine scope to develop and progress clinically.

The Role

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 procedures

• Supporting consultations, diagnostics and surgery

• Inpatient care, monitoring and treatment

• Admissions and discharges

• Dispensing and checking medications

• Maintaining clinical, regulatory and operational standards

• Working collaboratively within the wider clinical team

About You

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse

• Confident and patient-focused

• Comfortable running nurse consults

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Proactive, organised and clinically minded

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000–£35,000 DOE

• Health Cash Plan from day one

• 24/7 GP and wellbeing support

• Life assurance (3× salary)

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Additional paid 'Day for You'

• £750 CPD allowance 2 paid CPD days

• Internal CPD and funded certificates

• RCVS & VDS fees paid

• Cycle to Work & season ticket loan

• Staff discounts

Next Steps

If you're looking for a well-balanced RVN role in a supportive practice where your skills are genuinely valued, this could be a great move.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

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