An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a modern, purpose-built small animal practice serving Waltham Forest, Higham Park and Walthamstow. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive clinical team, delivering exceptional nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload while enjoying excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Highlights

• Salary £28,900 – £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 40 hours per week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Duty nights on rotation.
• Varied first opinion nursing caseload.
• Modern, purpose-built veterinary practice.
• Cat Friendly Clinic.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.

The Practice

This purpose-built small animal practice forms part of one of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups and is committed to providing exceptional clinical care within a welcoming, collaborative and supportive environment.

The practice has a strong focus on continuous learning and clinical excellence, with many members of the team either holding or working towards postgraduate certificates in areas including surgery and small animal medicine. The team is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and was recently awarded Cat Friendly Clinic status, reflecting its commitment to providing the highest standards of feline care.

Facilities include:

• Modern operating theatres.
• Digital radiography.
• Dental facilities.
• In-house laboratory.
• Ultrasound equipment.
• Dedicated nurse consultation rooms.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• Modern preparation and treatment areas.

You’ll work alongside an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional clinical care while supporting one another’s professional development.

The Location

Located in East London, the practice serves Waltham Forest, Higham Park and Walthamstow, benefiting from excellent transport links into Central London and the surrounding areas. The location offers a fantastic blend of vibrant local communities, parks, cafés, restaurants and excellent transport connections.

The Role

This permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position offers an excellent opportunity to work across all aspects of first opinion nursing within a busy and progressive practice.

Working 40 hours per week across a 4-day working week, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and duty nights on rotation, you’ll play a key role within the nursing team, supporting a varied medical and surgical caseload while delivering outstanding patient and client care.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Inpatient nursing and patient care.
• Laboratory work and diagnostic support.
• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons during consultations and surgical procedures.
• Dispensing medications and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to maintain the highest clinical standards.

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous experience within a small animal practice.
• Confident across all aspects of first opinion nursing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and supportive team player.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

What’s On Offer

• Salary £28,900 – £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 40-hour working week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Duty nights on rotation.
• Profit share bonus scheme.
• Long service recognition.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• CPD allowance with certificate support.
• RCVS membership paid.
• VDS cover.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Compassionate leave.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Overseas charity work opportunities.
• Boost employee discounts and rewards platform.
• Help at Hand health and wellbeing support.
• Excellent career progression within one of the UK’s largest independent veterinary groups.

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