Registered Veterinary Nurse in Surrey

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Runnymede Veterinary Hospital (Pets First) on a full‑time basis. We are a well‑established, RCVS‑accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and nurturing a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional growth.

As an RVN at Runnymede, you’ll be part of a close‑knit nursing team committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care. This is a full time position, working 40 hours over a 4 day week. Shifts vary from 7:30am start to 7:00pm finish. You will work a mixture of theatre, inpatients, pharmacy and the occasional consult shift. 1:4 Saturdays (9am-2pm) with TOIL given the week before. No out of hours, Sundays or Bank Holidays.

General responsibilities include:

• Assisting in a wide range of surgical and medical procedures;
• Inpatient care and monitoring;
• Nurse clinics and client education;
• Supporting student nurses;
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• 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, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders. Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams.

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 24hrs paid leave;
• Certificate support;
• RCVS and VDS fees covered;
• Pension scheme;
• Discounted veterinary care;
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.