At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care to pets and support their recovery in a dynamic veterinary environment.
- Company: Join CVS, a leading veterinary practice that prioritises care and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, health cash plan, and staff pet care discounts.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
- Qualifications: Passion for animal care and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 30500 £ per year.
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Contract: Permanent | 20 hours across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 6 Saturday mornings
Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal
Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £30,500 depending on experience (pro rata)
At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature. We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence.
Life at Attimore Vets: We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and work 20 hours across 2 or 2.5 days with a share in the 1 in 6 Saturday morning rota. Attimore Vets is a busy, first opinion practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists. Our facilities include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, a separate dental suite, lap spay equipment, and ultrasound, along with dedicated Veterinary Surgeons who visit the practice for orthopaedic, cardiology, and sub-tissue procedures, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.
Working at Attimore Vets offers a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking practice with a strong reputation within the local community. Situated in a desirable Hertfordshire location, the practice benefits from a loyal client base and a varied caseload, allowing RVNs to fully utilise and develop their skills. The team culture is supportive and collaborative, creating an environment where nurses at all stages of their career can learn, grow, and feel valued. Welwyn Garden City itself provides an ideal balance of town and countryside living, with great transport links, green open spaces, and on-site free parking at the practice.
No two days at Attimore Vets are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
- Delivering nurse consults and clinics
- Monitoring anaesthetics during operations
- Supporting student nurses in their clinical journey
About you: We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Welwyn Garden City team. You will:
- Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
- Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
- Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient.
- Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
- Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
- Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.
The benefits: At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:
- RCVS fees paid in full
- Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
- Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
- Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
- Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
- Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
Join us at CVS: We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.
Registered Veterinary Nurse in Welwyn Garden City employer: Epona Equine Vets
CVS Attimore Vets in Welwyn Garden City is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where professional growth is prioritised. With access to advanced veterinary technology and a commitment to ongoing training, employees can thrive in their careers while enjoying generous benefits such as RCVS fees coverage and CPD support.
