Registered Veterinary Nurse

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

Location:

Wigmore, Rainham, Kent.

Practice:
Established and busy with excellent clinical exposure, including an in‑house blood machine and digital X‑ray machines.

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.

Schedule:

4 days Monday‑Friday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm;
Saturday morning rota covering 2‑4 between 8:30 am and 12 pm.

• Assisting with surgeries and anaesthesia
• Conducting ultrasounds and X‑rays
• Performing lab work
• Providing dental care
• Inpatient care
• Client communication
• Triage – working under the instruction of a vet, contacting clients, working on the emergency line, administering medicines and follow‑up consults, reporting blood results

• 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 ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and 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, leadership roles, clinical supervisors, mentors 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 – 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 – including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Compensation:
Up to £28,500 DOE + £1,500 Welcome Bonus.