Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Overview

We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, innovative small animal practice located in beautiful leafy Twickenham.

Your role will include a range of general nursing duties, including theatre support, in-patient care, nurse-led clinics, and general housekeeping tasks. These responsibilities are shared collaboratively within our dedicated and supportive nursing team.

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is based in Twickenham, a suburban town with access to lovely cafes, restaurants, and parks. Our Surgery lies on the River Thames and is 10 miles west of Charing Cross, 2 miles south-east of Hounslow, and 2.6 miles north-west of Kingston upon Thames with access to some great transport links. We have excellent facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitor, endoscope, laser, a dedicated nurse’s consulting room and we take pride in the work we do.

Join our experienced team. You’ll work alongside six experienced vets—one with a certificate in internal medicine and another skilled in acupuncture. Our team also includes six full-time veterinary nurses, three part-time nurses, one trainee ANA, and seven supportive staff members. Customer care and staff well-being are central to our values. Our approachable and supportive team is passionate about delivering exceptional service and actively partners with local animal charities to create a positive impact.

We foster a no-blame culture that encourages open case discussions and a continuous drive to improve our protocols.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday with no weekends and no OOH. Shifts are usually 8 am – 4:30 pm or 11 am – 7:30 pm. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns and part-time applicants.

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing:
  Private Medical Insurance;
  Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline; enhanced family-friendly policies; initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities;
  Infection Prevention and Control Programme;
  Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits: company pension scheme with employer contribution;
  Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme; voluntary benefits; discounts for pets
• Up to £31,000 pa DOE

Employment type:

Part-time or full-time (flexible patterns available). Seniority level:
Entry level. Job function:
Other. Industry: Veterinary Services.

Responsibilities and qualifications reflect a Registered Veterinary Nurse role in a small animal practice, with duties including nursing support, patient care, and ward management; and a collaborative team environment.

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