Registered Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive team at our busy, 24-hour veterinary hospital in Enfield.

This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospital environment and is keen to make full use of their nursing skills, take an active role in patient care and continue to develop professionally.

Our hospital offers an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment facilities, allowing us to provide a high standard of care to our patients. We are continually investing in our services and facilities, and are particularly excited to have recently installed a new CT scanner. This further enhances our advanced diagnostic capabilities and offers fantastic opportunities for our nursing team to broaden their clinical experience and develop new skills.

The Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient and client care. Responsibilities will include:

• Running nurse-led consultations and clinics
• Supporting veterinary surgeons with diagnostic and surgical procedures
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
• Assisting with emergency and critical care cases
• Maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to the smooth running of the hospital
• Supporting and promoting best nursing practices across the team

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position offering an excellent work-life balance, including:

• 4-day working week
• 1 in 6 weekend rota
• Approximately 2 weeks of on-call duties per year
• Approximately 2 Bank Holidays per year (with a day off in lieu)

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary of £31,200 per annum, with the opportunity for a higher salary depending on experience and skills
• An additional 6% premium pay package on top of your base salary
• Opportunity to work within a busy 24-hour hospital environment
• Exposure to a varied and interesting caseload
• Access to advanced diagnostic equipment, including our new CT scanner
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

If you are an enthusiastic RVN looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and well-equipped veterinary hospital, we would love to hear from you.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.  You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.