Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location:

Harbour Vets (Southsea)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week (Weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, 4 day working week, no night shifts)

As a Veterinary Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients’ health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them.

We put our people first—because when you’re supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry‑leading learning, hands‑on training and guidance, you’ll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence.

We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our team. No two days will be the same, you will:

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

When you join us, you’ll get:

• Salary up to £33,000, dependent on experience.
• 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.

Referral services in cardiology, keyhole surgery, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology are available at our hospital in Portsmouth.