Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Forest Veterinary Centre, Epping Hospital

Location:

Forest Veterinary Centre – Epping Hospital. Practice Group:
Forest Veterinary Group, part of Linnaeus.

Contract:

Fixed Term (12 months – maternity cover).

Hours:

Full‑time, 40 hrs per week. Salary: £28,500 per annum (dependent on experience).

Two Fixed Term RVN opportunities have arisen due to maternity leave. The role supports the practice during the absence of two Lead Nurses and offers an excellent chance for experienced RVNs to step into enhanced responsibility and leadership exposure.

• Support the hospital team in the absence of Lead Nurses.
• Take ownership of key areas such as:
• Stock and ordering
• Laboratory support
• Dentistry
• Other clinical focus areas depending on experience
• Support and mentor student nurses (clinical coach experience desirable).
• Work closely with senior leadership and the wider nursing team.
• Rotate shifts, including early, late and occasional twilight shifts.
• Weekends rota: 1:6 with time off in lieu.

No out‑of‑hours work required.

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered).
• Ideally 1+ year qualified (strong candidates with less experience considered).
• Previous clinical coach or supervisory experience highly desirable.
• Proactive, team‑focused nurse with strong communication skills.
• Interested in gaining leadership exposure and broader responsibility.

• CPD actively encouraged, including advanced qualifications.
• Funded external CPD and extensive Linnaeus in‑house CPD programmes.
• Exposure to hospital‑level nursing and specialist services.
• Opportunity to work across hospital and branch practices.
• Potential for future permanent opportunities within the group.

• 40 hours per week.
• Flexible working patterns available: 4×10‑hour days or 5×8‑hour days.
• Rotas discussed collaboratively.
• Informal visits, phone calls, or working interviews welcomed prior to application.

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
• RCVS & VDS fees paid.
• External CPD funded + CPD days.
• Extensive free Linnaeus CPD programmes.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Life Assurance (4× salary).
• Enhanced sickness and equal family leave.
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff discounts and benefits hub.
• Wellness support including:
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Annual flu jab.

All applications with relevant skills and qualifications will be considered. If you would like to apply, please Apply
. For an informal discussion, contact Purvi Kataria (Pu).