Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full Time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Midland Veterinary Surgery in Leyton. Your duties will include working in theatre, nurse consults, medical nursing (kennels), and assisting the Head Nurse and vets. Clinical Coach experience is desirable, and reception knowledge will be required.

This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday, with a weekend rota of 1:4 Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:30pm. The earliest shift start is 7:45am and the latest finish is 7:30pm. There is no Sunday work and currently no out‑of‑hours. We are happy to discuss part‑time hours and flexible working requests.

Our RCVS‑accredited SA practice in Leyton, East London, was established in the 1970s. We are fully equipped with a laboratory suite, theatre, radiography, dental X‑ray, and three consulting rooms. We also have a visiting ultrasonographer and a certificate‑holder surgeon to manage more complex cases.

Our dedicated team comprises RVNs, two care assistants, five vets (including two part‑time Clinical Directors), a reception team, and the Practice Manager. Together we deliver the best possible general practice veterinary care and service to patients and clients.

We are looking for a friendly, hardworking, and enthusiastic RVN who is already qualified. Ideally you will have experience with surgery and nurse consultations. Reception knowledge is essential, and Clinical Coach experience will be an advantage.

In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £34,000, you will benefit from the following:

• Work‑life balance – 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline), Enhanced family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay), and initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Development – £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, certificate support, learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, and Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships – VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits – Company pension scheme (with IVC Evidensia contribution), Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme (subject to eligibility), voluntary benefits, discount/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, and discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £34,000 DOE