Veterinary Nurse Role | Greater London
Job description
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Hospital Role
Location: Greater London
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 DOE (including location allowance)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
A busy 24-hour veterinary hospital in Greater London is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their supportive and professional team. This role is ideal for a nurse with hospital experience, passionate about clinical excellence and mentoring junior colleagues.
The Role
The successful candidate will work in either wards/inpatient care or surgical nursing, delivering high standards of patient care while supporting a team of RVNs and coaching one of the SVNs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering exceptional patient care, including nurse-led appointments and monitoring
- Supporting veterinary consults, surgeries, and procedures
- Managing admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care
- Providing excellent client care and advice
- Working collaboratively within a large, supportive team
Hospital Facilities & Caseload
The hospital is well-equipped to handle complex and interesting cases, including:
- MRI/CT scans for neurology and advanced diagnostics
- Endoscopy and arthroscopy
- Digital x-ray and ultrasound
- Multi-parameter monitors and in-house blood testing
The hospital also benefits from a spacious staff environment, supportive team culture, and links to other clinics across Northwest London and Southern England, providing exposure to diverse and challenging caseloads.
Working Hours & Benefits
- 4-day working week, with 1 in 6 weekends on a rota
- Salary banding £32,000–£38,000 depending on experience
- Health & wellbeing: Health cash plan, 24/7 counselling, life assurance
- Annual leave: 5 weeks plus bank holidays, rising with service, plus an extra paid “Day for You”
- Learning & development: £750 CPD allowance, 2 days’ paid CPD leave, funded certificates, internal career pathways
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, discounts on practice products
About You
- RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
- Hospital experience in surgical or inpatient care preferred
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
- Strong team player and mentor for junior staff
- Motivated by a fast-paced, challenging, and varied hospital environment
This role offers career development, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in one of Greater London’s leading 24-hour hospitals.
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