Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Reference No: JN-032025-26388

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse in the beautiful city of St Albans. The client, a well-established veterinary practice, is part of a larger group and is equipped to industry-leading standards. The practice offers a range of services and facilities including a full operating theatre, in-house Idexx lab machines, microscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, modern dental machine, tonopen, rhinoscope, endoscopy, multi-parameter unit, isoflurane, and sevoflurane.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive team comprising of 4 1/2 veterinarians, 2 registered veterinary nurses, 2 student veterinary nurses, 3 veterinary care assistants, 2 receptionists, and a practice manager. The practice has a young client base and also completes orthopaedic surgeries in-house.

The practice is flexible to consider both full and part-time applications, with a requirement of 1 in 3 weekends. The role does not involve out of hours work.

Key Responsibilities:

– Delivering outstanding patient care and promoting animal welfare

– Assisting colleagues with duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice

– Handling animals and performing routine nursing duties with confidence

– Continuing to develop skills and knowledge through CPD opportunities

Essential Skills and Experience:

– Qualified Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current RCVS registration

– Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to clients

– Ability to work well in a team and under pressure in a fast-paced environment

– Interest in clinical coaching and orthopaedics would be beneficial

The practice offers an attractive salary from £28,000 p/a (dependent on experience/full-time equivalent) along with a contributory pension scheme, a generous CPD allowance, and funding towards certificates. Additional benefits include 5.6 weeks of initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service, an extra day’s leave for your birthday, in-house career development opportunities, paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS), funded sponsorship visas, access to the reward hub including well-being support and pastoral care, and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are a compassionate, professional, and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a progressive and friendly team, click on the apply button below to express your interest in this role.