Registered Veterinary Nurse

Portsmouth Solent Vets for Pets RVN vacancy

Portsmouth Solent Vets for Pets has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join an established friendly team. We are a forward‑thinking practice that has proudly delivered quality care to all our patients, clients and community since 1997.

Our nurses are truly valued, and we encourage our team to run regular nurse clinics and perform schedule 3 procedures where they feel confident. Portsmouth Solent Vets offers a varied caseload that includes theatre, assistance and carrying out dental procedures, inpatient care, consulting and other responsibilities. The rota ensures variety and balance, giving genuine job satisfaction (1/4 Saturdays – closed on Sundays).

We are a 100% small animal practice with excellent facilities, including a K‑Laser for nurse‑led clinics. We have high‑quality equipment: multi‑parameter monitors, ultrasound, an in‑house Idexx laboratory, digital X‑ray (including dental), endoscope, tonopen, blood‑pressure machine, syringe driver, infusion pumps and more. We also have dedicated dog, cat and isolation wards and run a full range of nurse‑led clinics daily. We encourage CPD, and several of our nurses hold extra certifications.

Our 10+ strong nurse team ranges from VCAs to RVNs. For more details please visit

• You will be passionate about veterinary nursing with a genuine interest in doing what’s best for pets and the people who love them.
• Friendly, down‑to‑earth with a can‑do attitude.
• You should enjoy a dynamic environment and the variety that comes with working closely with both clients and colleagues.
• A Clinical Coach qualification or a willingness to train in this area would be ideal.
• You are a registered veterinary nurse eligible to work in the UK.
• As a full‑time staff member, you will work up to 40 hours a week, with shifts between 8 am‑7 pm, including one Saturday every four weeks.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (a newly qualified RVN salary starts at £29,000)
• Career opportunities and development
• CPD allowance and support
• Discounted vet treatment for you and your family
• Discount at Pets at Home, as well as other retailers
• Annual leave, pension scheme and RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Holiday allowance increases after 2 years of service

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, a trial day, or to apply, please send an email with a CV and cover letter to  and ant