Registered Veterinary Nurse - South London
Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE | Full-Time | 4-Day Week | RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
Are you an Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for your next opportunity in South London?
An exciting position has become available for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, welcoming small animal practice with a loyal client base and a strong focus on exceptional patient and client care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who enjoys variety, taking ownership of their nursing responsibilities and working as part of a collaborative team.
The Role
You'll be joining a small, supportive veterinary team where you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and their pets while developing your clinical skillset.
The role offers plenty of variety across medical and surgical nursing, with opportunities to take ownership of nurse‑led clinics and consultations, carry out Schedule 3 procedures and provide high-quality inpatient care.
You'll work alongside an experienced Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Care Assistants, with additional support available through a wider network of veterinary practices and hospital teams.
Working Pattern
- Full-time position
- 4-day working week
- 1:5 weekend rota
- Access to experienced hospital colleagues and additional clinical support
About You
We're looking for an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse who:
- Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
- Enjoys both medical and surgical nursing
- Is confident carrying out nurse‑led consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
- Takes ownership of patient advocacy and nursing standards
- Works well within a close‑knit, collaborative team
- Is keen to develop their clinical skills and progress their career
- Values high standards of patient welfare and client communication
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be responsible for:
- Delivering exceptional nursing care to patients
- Running nurse‑led appointments and clinics
- Carrying out Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
- Supporting Veterinary Surgeons with consultations, surgeries and procedures
- Providing high‑quality inpatient monitoring and care
- Managing patient admissions and discharges
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Providing excellent client care and communication
- Working collaboratively with the wider veterinary team
- Maintaining high clinical, regulatory and operational standards
Salary & Benefits
You'll receive a salary of up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Annual Leave
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday allowance increases with length of service
- Extra paid day off for yourself
Learning & Development
- £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days' paid CPD leave per year
- Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities
- Support from experienced veterinary colleagues
- Access to 24-hour hospital facilities
- Funded certificates and internal career pathways
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
Location - South London
This practice is located in South London, offering excellent transport links into Central London alongside easy access to green spaces, cafés, restaurants and local amenities.
You'll also benefit from support from a wider network of nearby veterinary practices, providing opportunities for collaboration, clinical support and access to additional expertise.
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