Registered Veterinary Nurse
We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join North Weald Vets on a full‑time or part‑time basis.
Practice Highlights
- Join a team of 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Receptionists and 1 Veterinary Care Assistant
- Well‑equipped practice with modern facilities, including a new dental X‑ray machine
- Wide range of procedures performed in‑house
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first‑opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Working Pattern
- 40‑hour week, Monday to Friday
- 8‑hour shifts, either 8:00 am–4:00 pm or 11:00 am–7:00 pm
- 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 8:00 am–1:00 pm
- Part‑time applications welcomed
General Responsibilities
This is a varied and hands‑on nursing role where you’ll rotate across different areas of the practice, including:
- Theatre and surgical support
- Inpatient care
- Nurse consultations
- Diagnostic procedures
- Client communication and reception support
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private medical insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
- Certificate support
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience.
