At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- Company: Willows Veterinary Hospital, an RCVS-accredited facility with fantastic resources.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks paid holiday, CPD allowance, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified RVN who thrives in dynamic settings.
The predicted salary is between 25643 - 31180 £ per year.
Our RCVS-accredited Veterinary Hospital in Hartford is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced and supportive team. This is an ideal opportunity for an RVN who enjoys a fast-paced environment, loves being fully involved in patient care, and wants exposure to a diverse caseload that will continually expand their clinical experience and nursing skills.
You will join a large team of experienced vets, nurses and receptionists in a busy hospital environment. We offer fantastic facilities including an ultrasound scanner, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, CT scanner, laparoscopy equipment and much more. This is a varied general nursing role covering patient preparation, theatre work and in-patient care on a rota, with plenty of opportunities to be involved in interesting medical and surgical cases.
About You
- Qualified RVN
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoys theatre work and in-patient care
The Role
- Permanent or 12m fixed term contract, to suit your circumstances
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days
- Working hours between 7:00am and 8:30pm
- 1 in 4 weekends with 2 days TOIL the following week
- 2 Bank Holidays per year
- Occasional requirement to cover twilight and late kennel shifts
- Salary - £25,643 - £31,180 - depending on skills/experience
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, knowledgeable team that genuinely values its nurses and encourages them to make the most of their skills. Whether you’re looking to build confidence with emergency and critical care cases, enhance your theatre experience, or work within a well-equipped hospital environment, this role offers the variety and support to help you grow.
Benefits (pro rata)
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £600 CPD allowance per annum
- Health Cash plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and well being treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription
- VDS Cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cash back on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to work scheme
- CPD/Training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual Pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Permanent or FTC – Willows Veterinary Hospital in Hartford employer: VetPartners Limited
At VetPartners, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring and supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our employees while delivering exceptional veterinary care. With over 8,000 dedicated professionals across the UK, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and opportunities for professional growth, all within a collaborative environment that values teamwork and integrity. Join us in York, where you can make a meaningful impact in a role that supports both our colleagues and the communities we serve.
