Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Runnymede Veterinary Hospital
, Egham, Surrey —
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are seeking a confident and compassionate RVN to join our supportive and forward-thinking small animal team.

About the role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Runnymede, you will be a vital member of a close-knit nursing team dedicated to delivering high standards of care to both patients and clients. Your responsibilities include assisting with a variety of surgical and medical procedures, providing attentive inpatient care and monitoring, leading nurse clinics, and educating clients. You will also support and mentor student nurses while contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your professional skills within a supportive team.

Why join us?

Runnymede Veterinary Hospital is 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. We have modern facilities and a varied medical and surgical caseload that provides opportunities to develop in a clinically challenging environment.

Working hours

This is a full-time position (40 hours over a four-day week). Shifts vary with start times from 7:30 am to finish times up to 7:30 pm. Duties include theatre, inpatient care, pharmacy, and occasional consult shifts. One Saturday in every four (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) with time off in lieu the following week. There are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday shifts required.

Benefits and development

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – rewards platform with discounts and cashback
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary:
Up to £34,000 per annum DOE

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services

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