Registered Veterinary Nurse

Overview

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking a confident, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Waverley Vets on a full-time basis.

Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside with easy access to London and the South Coast, our friendly first-opinion practice is looking for a Veterinary Nurse to become part of our supportive team. You ll enjoy a varied role, from managing inpatient care and running nurse consults to supporting our vets in theatre and diagnostics. As a training practice, we re passionate about developing the next generation of nurses, so we re looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to be part of a like-minded team.

• Fully equipped practice, including in-house lab, digital and dental x-ray, and surgical facilities
• Opportunity to work in sole charge at our small branch practice with an excellent client base
• Be part of a supportive training practice with student nurses and experienced Clinical Supervisors, where everyone contributes to learning and development

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.

• 40 hours per week
• 4 days per week, 8:15 am-6:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, split across two sites
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
• No OOH

• Theatre
• Inpatient care
• Nurse consults
• Client support

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
• Any specific interests - we are focused on supporting your continuous professional development and welcome anyone who wants to learn and thrive in their role

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions throughout subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development 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

• 6.6 weeks  annual leave
• 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
• 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 and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow. Up to £32,000 DOE