Registered Veterinary Nurse | South East London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly and well-established small animal practice in the South East London area. Offering a salary of up to £34,000 DOE, this full-time role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive clinical team while enjoying a 4-day working week, access to a nearby 24-hour hospital and excellent career development opportunities. If you're looking to fully utilise your nursing skills in a collaborative environment with a varied caseload, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary nursing career.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £34,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 5 weekend rota at a nearby 24-hour hospital.
• Some Bank Holiday and on-call duties.
• Varied first opinion nursing role.
• Nurse consultations and Schedule 3 duties.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established small animal practice is committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care within a welcoming and supportive environment. You'll become part of a close-knit clinical team that values collaboration, professional development and outstanding patient care, creating an enjoyable workplace where nurses are encouraged to fully utilise their clinical skills.

As part of a wider veterinary network, the practice works closely with a nearby 24-hour hospital, providing access to advanced diagnostics, emergency care and specialist expertise whenever required. This allows the team to deliver excellent continuity of care while offering nurses exposure to a broad and rewarding caseload.

The practice promotes continuous learning and supports career progression through internal CPD, clinical communities and funded certificate opportunities, making it an excellent environment for nurses looking to further develop their skills.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consultation rooms.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Dedicated treatment and preparation areas.
• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated inpatient wards.
• Access to advanced diagnostics and referral facilities through a nearby 24-hour hospital.

The Location

Located in the South East London area, the practice enjoys an excellent position with convenient access to both London and the surrounding countryside. The area offers an attractive blend of open green spaces, local amenities, cafés and restaurants, together with excellent road and rail connections, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Central London.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position working a 4-day week, offering an excellent work-life balance.

The role includes a 1 in 5 weekend rota based at a nearby 24-hour hospital, together with some Bank Holiday and on-call responsibilities, providing additional exposure to emergency and inpatient nursing.

You'll play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care through nurse consultations, Schedule 3 procedures, inpatient nursing, anaesthesia, surgical support and client education. Working closely with the Veterinary Surgeons and wider nursing team, you'll support consultations, theatre, patient monitoring and hospital care while ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence throughout every stage of the patient journey.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You'll enjoy working within a collaborative clinical team, be confident carrying out nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient welfare. This opportunity would suit an RVN looking to continue developing their nursing career within a supportive practice that encourages professional growth and clinical progression.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £34,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 5 weekend rota at a nearby 24-hour hospital.
• Some Bank Holiday and on-call duties.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS and VDS membership fees paid.
• 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

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

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