Registered Veterinary Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our practice at Wigmore Vets on a full‑time basis.

Wigmore Vets is located in a residential area in Wigmore, Rainham, Kent. Our busy practice offers excellent clinical exposure and a supportive team environment. We value staff development and work/life balance.

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.

• Assisting with surgeries and anaesthesia
• Ultrasound and X‑ray procedures
• Lab work
• Dental care
• In‑patient care
• Client communication
• Triage – working under the instruction of a vet, contacting clients, handling the emergency line, medication, and follow‑up consults, blood results and reporting

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

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral or leadership roles, as well as clinical supervision, mentorship and certificate holders
• 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 plus your birthday off
• 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 a healthcare cash plan and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits – e.g., green car salary‑sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with participating retailers

Salary: up to £28,500 DOE.

Working hours:

4 days Monday‑Friday (8:30 am–6:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (8:30 am–12 pm).