Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - South West

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – South West London

Full-Time | Small Animal Practice | Leadership Opportunity | Up to £39,000 DOE

An established small animal veterinary practice in South West London is seeking a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its experienced and supportive team on a full-time basis
. Located south of the river between Battersea and Clapham
, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to progress into or further establish themselves within a senior leadership role in a highly desirable London location.

This thriving veterinary practice offers a welcoming, collaborative environment where patient care, clinical excellence, and team development are at the frontier.

The successful Senior RVN will join a well-supported team comprising 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 RVNs, trainee nurses, and experienced reception colleagues
, all committed to delivering outstanding care to patients and exceptional service to clients.

This role would suit an experienced RVN seeking a senior veterinary nurse position in London
, offering leadership responsibilities while remaining hands-on clinically within a modern and well-equipped small animal practice.

Leadership training is available to support those transitioning into a senior role.

This is a full-time veterinary nurse position (40 hours per week) working:

• Monday to Friday
• 1:4 branch Saturday rota
• 1:10 Saturday rotation at the sister hospital
• 1 bank holiday per year
• No on-call requirements

Out-of-hours care is fully supported by a nearby 24-hour sister hospital
, located approximately 20 minutes away
, allowing the team to maintain an excellent work-life balance.

The clinic is fully equipped to support a broad range of general practice diagnostics and surgical procedures onsite
, enabling the nursing team to fully utilise their clinical skills.

Facilities include:

• Imaging suite
• Blood diagnostics suite
• Surgical and medical equipment for day-to-day GP procedures
• Supportive clinical environment with strong regional leadership

The Senior RVN will also benefit from ongoing support from a dedicated Regional Manager
.

The Senior RVN will play an integral role in both clinical nursing and team leadership
, helping maintain high standards across all areas of the practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting the nursing team to ensure exceptional standards of patient care
• Ensuring the provision of high-quality nursing care, patient comfort, and animal welfare
• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and during consultations when required
• Fully utilising Schedule 3 nursing skills
• Maintaining and monitoring diagnostic, surgical, and medical equipment
• Conducting weekly Controlled Drugs audits in line with protocol
• Supporting and overseeing reception operations to ensure an excellent client journey
• Delivering outstanding customer service via phone, email, and in person
• Acting as a Clinical Supervisor for student veterinary nurses
• Supporting the continued development and smooth running of the practice team

This opportunity would suit a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who is passionate about patient care, enjoys mentoring others, and is looking to take the next step in a senior veterinary nurse career
.

The practice would particularly welcome applications from nurses who:

• Are a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Have previous experience within a small animal practice
• Are looking to progress or continue in a Senior RVN role
• Enjoy leadership, mentoring, and team development
• Thrive in a collaborative clinical environment

Situated in one of London’s most sought-after locations
, the practice benefits from excellent local amenities and green spaces.

• Clapham Common is just a 5-minute walk away
  , offering beautiful open space to enjoy before or after work.
• Battersea Power Station
  , with its excellent shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, is within easy reach by car or train.

This location provides an excellent balance between a rewarding veterinary career and enjoying…