Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Werrington Vets

Location: Peterborough

Contract: Permanent – 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 4 Saturdays

Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal

Competitive Salary: £27,000 – £30,500 depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse you will be at the heart of promoting pet wellness, monitoring patients’ health, supporting recovery, and offering reassurance to owners. Caring isn’t just a job – it’s in our nature.

We put our people first because when you’re supported, you can deliver the best care. With industry‑leading learning, hands‑on training, and guidance you’ll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you’re looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS will nurture your future career.

Werrington is a busy first‑opinion practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists. Facilities include digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, a separate dental suite, lap spay equipment, ultrasound, and dedicated Veterinary Surgeons visiting for orthopaedic, cardiology and sub‑tissue procedures.

Working at Werrington Vets offers the chance to be part of a well‑established, community‑focused practice with a loyal and diverse client base. The steady and varied caseload lets RVNs utilise and develop their full range of clinical skills. The team culture is supportive and collaborative, ideal for both newly qualified and experienced nurses.

• Provide high‑quality patient care, run wards and monitor recovery.
• Deliver nurse consults and clinics.
• Monitor anaesthetics during operations.
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey.

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patient care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure quality is maintained by keeping the practice in excellent condition, ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient.
• Learn, develop and grow with CVS, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, using exceptional written and verbal communication skills to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and pets.

• RCVS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities.
• Excellent nursing career pathway.
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell).
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to do their best work. We provide wellbeing support, operational support, and investment in facilities to help clinical colleagues focus on patient care.