Veterinary Nurse South East London

An excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a welcoming and busy small animal practice in South East London. This full-time role offers hands-on nursing, advanced nurse-led clinics and the chance to work within a supportive and well-established team.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience.

• Full-time position with 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am–6pm).

• No out-of-hours work.

• Advanced nurse-led clinics and orthopaedic surgery on site.

• Supportive, experienced clinical team.

Key Details

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: South East London.

• Hours: Full-time.

• Weekend rota: 1 in 4 Saturdays (09:00–18:00).

• Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

The Practice

This busy small animal practice benefits from a loyal and well-established client base, with a high proportion of insured clients allowing for thorough case work-ups. The team includes multiple veterinary surgeons, RVNs, support staff and a dedicated reception team, creating a collaborative and efficient working environment.

The practice offers advanced nurse-led appointments including behavioural, dental, weight management, pain management, arthritis, diabetes and new puppy/kitten clinics. The veterinary team performs orthopaedic procedures as well as a wide range of soft tissue surgeries.

The Role

You will play a key clinical role within the practice, supporting consultations and surgeries while delivering high standards of patient and client care.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting vets during consultations and surgical procedures.

• Performing Schedule 3 procedures as directed.

• Supporting anaesthesia and post-operative care.

• Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostics.

• Running nurse clinics and advising clients.

• Delivering high-quality inpatient and intensive care.

• Dispensing medications in accordance with guidelines.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records.

You will work closely with senior team members to support the smooth day-to-day running and ongoing development of the practice.

About You

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse.

• Open to experienced RVNs or confident newly qualified nurses.

• Comfortable working across all areas of practice.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £31,000 depending on experience.

• CPD allowance and career development opportunities.

• Professional memberships paid.

• 5.6 weeks' holiday plus an additional birthday day off.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Employee discount schemes and retail rewards.

• Strong transport links and local amenities.

If you would like further information about this Registered Veterinary Nurse role in South East London, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.

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.

Quote job reference: 26-00355

📞 T: 0333 014 7374
📧 E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk
🌐 W: www.vetseekers.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp: 07542 919595

Your Privacy Matters – All conversations and applications are treated with the strictest confidence. As an ethical veterinary recruiter, we will never send your details anywhere without your permission.

Why Choose Vet Seekers?
Founded in 2016, Vet Seekers is a multi-award-winning specialist veterinary recruitment agency (2019–2025), acting as both an employment business and employment agency for locum and permanent veterinary roles across the UK and overseas.

• GDPR-compliant and ICO-registered
• Passionate about sustainability!
• Equal Opportunities Employer – We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities

Thanks from all of us at Vet Seekers – we look forward to supporting you!