Registered Veterinary Nurse monhts FTC

Registered Veterinary Nurse - 12-month FTC

Berry House Vets, Hitchin, is looking for a friendly and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive and experienced team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of treatments and procedures while being part of a fun, professional environment.

As an RVN at Berry House, you’ll be involved in a variety of nursing duties including patient care, nurse clinics, theatre work, and supporting a wide range of treatments and procedures. Our nurses are encouraged to use their full potential and make the most of the advanced equipment available, including laparoscopy, digital X‑ray (including dental), multiparameter monitoring, and Phovia.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Shift patterns: 7:30–16:00, 8:00–16:30, 10:00–18:30, with occasional duty shifts 15:00–21:45
• Weekends 1 in 7: 9:00–15:00 and 8:30–12:30
• No out‑of‑hours calls; reception staff cover opening hours

Berry House Vets is a well‑established, single‑site small animal practice in the centre of Hitchin. The practice is just five minutes from the mainline station into London and ten minutes from the bustling High Street, offering a mix of cafes, high‑street shops, and independent retailers. Our modern facilities include advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, and our team is committed to providing excellent care for both patients and clients.

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong all‑round nursing skills
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and proactive team player
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care and client service
• Ability to thrive in a busy practice while maintaining professionalism and organisation

• Work‑life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, birthday paid day off
• Wellbeing:
  Private medical insurance, enhanced family‑friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, cycle to work scheme, initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, non‑accidental injury support
• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, all Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding, infection prevention and control programme, quality improvement programme
• Professional memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Additional:
  Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with discounts and cashback at 100s of retailers, pension – 5% employee / 3% employer, discounted staff pet care

Salary: £0 – £32,000 a year (up to £32,000 DOE)