An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the founding team of a brand-new, purpose-built small animal practice in Feltham. This permanent full-time position offers a rare opportunity to help establish a new veterinary surgery from day one, working within a state-of-the-art environment where your nursing skills will be fully utilised and your ideas will help shape the future of the practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary £30,000 – £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week with 9-hour shifts.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Nurse care nights on rotation with accommodation provided when required.
• Opportunity to join the founding team of a brand-new practice.
• State-of-the-art, purpose-built veterinary surgery.

The Practice

This exciting new small animal practice forms part of one of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups and has been purpose-built to provide exceptional first opinion veterinary care within a spacious, modern and collaborative working environment.

As one of the founding members of the team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to influence how the practice develops while working alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care.

Designed with both patients and clinicians in mind, the practice offers outstanding facilities, enabling nurses to work to the full extent of their skills while delivering exceptional standards of care.

Facilities include:

• 8 consultation rooms.
• 3 operating theatres.
• Dedicated dental suite.
• Dedicated imaging suite.
• Spacious preparation area.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• Modern in-house laboratory.
• Digital diagnostic equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of something new, helping to build a supportive team culture while delivering high-quality veterinary care from the very beginning.

The Location

Located in Feltham, Greater London, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, providing easy access from Hounslow, Twickenham, Richmond, Staines and Heathrow, as well as Central London. The area offers excellent local amenities, green spaces and superb commuter connections.

The Role

This permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position offers the opportunity to work across all aspects of first opinion veterinary nursing within a brand-new, modern practice.

Working an average of 39 hours per week across four 9-hour days, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and nurse care nights on rotation, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional clinical care while helping establish the nursing culture and standards within the new practice.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Inpatient nursing and patient care.
• Supporting Veterinary Surgeons during consultations, diagnostics and surgery.
• Laboratory work, diagnostic imaging and theatre duties.
• Performing Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate.
• Client education and preventative healthcare advice.
• Supporting and mentoring Student Veterinary Nurses where applicable.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Delivering outstanding patient and client care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who wants to fully utilise their nursing skills while helping shape the future of an exciting new veterinary practice.

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous experience within a small animal practice.
• Confident across all aspects of first opinion veterinary nursing.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive and supportive team player.
• Keen to develop professionally and contribute to building a successful new practice.

What’s On Offer

• Salary £30,000 – £36,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Nurse care nights with accommodation provided when required.
• Monthly Nurse Recognition Scheme.
• CPD allowance with certificate support.
• Funded RCVS and professional memberships.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Compassionate leave.
• Staff discounts on treatments and products.
• Free consultations for your own pets.
• Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts.
• Free parking, uniform and fresh fruit.
• Wellbeing support programme.
• Long service recognition.
• Charity volunteering opportunities.
• 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 Feltham, Greater London, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.