Full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse – Cardiff

Key Details:

• Working Days: Full-time
• Hours: 38.75 hours per week, with a share of nights 1 in 8 and Saturdays 1 in 8 (08:30–17:00)
• Duties: Inpatient care overnight on sole charge with off-site veterinary support; no OOH call handling

About the Role:

• Our client is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive team on a permanent, full-time basis.
• The role will include sole-charge inpatient care overnight within a structured rota.
• Out-of-hours calls are handled by an external provider, and an off-site veterinary surgeon is on call to assist as needed. This model supports high standards of inpatient care while supporting work-life balance.
• The successful candidate will be a collaborative team member who values patient care, clear communication, and professional development. The team encourages enquiries to discuss the unique rota and responsibilities in more detail.

About the Salary & Benefits:

• They are offering a salary that is reflective of skills and experience.
• The benefits include everything you would expect from excellent holiday allowance, CPD, and Professional memberships, with some extras that include annual pay reviews and personal well-being support, to mention a couple.

About the Practice:

The practice is an established, RCVS-accredited small animal clinic serving Cardiff and the surrounding areas for over a century. Services include routine and complex surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, imaging, an in-house laboratory, nurse clinics, vaccinations, neutering, parasite control, microchipping, blood pressure monitoring, tonometry, acupuncture, and feline behaviour sessions. The clinic holds silver standard cat-friendly status with separate waiting areas to support low-stress visits. A large clinical team includes approximately 20 veterinary surgeons and 19 veterinary nurses, with several certificate holders. The culture prioritises support, collegiality, and wellbeing, reflected by recent wellbeing awards and a commitment to structured CPD, paid professional memberships, and clear progression pathways. Cardiff offers strong transport links, varied amenities, and quick access to the coast and mountains, making it a practical and appealing base.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33312