Registered Veterinary Nurse | Morden, Mitcham & Wimbledon, South West London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a modern, purpose-built small animal practice serving Morden, Mitcham and Wimbledon. 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 £28,600 – £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 40 hours per week.
• 4-day working week with 9-hour shifts.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Duty nights on a rota basis.
• Varied first opinion nursing caseload.
• Modern, purpose-built veterinary practice.
• 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 delivering exceptional clinical care within a welcoming and supportive environment.

The practice has an experienced multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on continuous learning and clinical excellence. Many members of the team have achieved, or are currently working towards, postgraduate certificates in areas including Emergency and Critical Care and Small Animal Surgery, while one of the Veterinary Surgeons has a particular interest in dentistry.

Supported by an experienced Customer Experience Manager and dedicated Customer Experience Coordinators, the clinical team works collaboratively to provide outstanding patient and client 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.

The Location

Located in South West London, the practice serves Morden, Mitcham and Wimbledon and benefits from excellent public transport and road links into Central London and the surrounding areas. The location offers a fantastic mix of green open spaces, excellent local amenities and vibrant cafés, restaurants and shopping.

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 four 9-hour days, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and duty nights on rotation, you’ll play a key role within the nursing team, delivering exceptional patient care while supporting Veterinary Surgeons across a varied medical and surgical caseload.

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 outstanding patient and client care.
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to maintain excellent 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 ongoing professional development.

What’s On Offer

• Salary £28,600 – £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 a rota basis.
• 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 covering Morden, Mitcham & Wimbledon, South West London, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.