Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse City Vets

Location:

City Vets Hospital (multi‑site based primarily at the main hospital)

Hours:

Full‑time 36 hours per week (typically 8 : 0018 : 00 4 days per week occasional 9 : 0019 : 00)

Salary:
Competitive dependent on experience (based on Tier 1 banding pro‑rata for 36‑hour week)

Contract:

Permanent

Join Our Proactive Veterinary Nursing Team at City Vets

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for a varied and rewarding role in a supportive forward‑thinking environment where you’ll be encouraged to use your full range of nursing skills?

At City Vets we’re proud to offer a role that provides genuine nursing opportunities from inpatient care and theatre work to supporting a wide variety of cases across our hospital and branches. You’ll be part of a large experienced nursing team working collaboratively in a friendly social environment that values flexibility, progression and professional growth.

• Deliver excellent clinical nursing care across inpatient surgical and consultation areas
• Confidently monitor and manage anaesthesia during a variety of procedures
• Rotate between branches when needed (mainly hospital‑based with occasional branch support)
• Work closely with vets and fellow nurses to maintain high standards of patient care
• Support with stock control lab sample processing and maintaining clinical standards
• Participate in the on‑call rota (approximately one per month including 13 nights and 4 weekends per year)
• Contribute to a positive collaborative and proactive nursing culture

• Join a team of around 20 nurses with excellent peer support and mentorship
• Varied caseload including exotics imaging and internal medicine
• Access to advanced equipment including CT endoscopy and full in‑house lab facilities
• Opportunity to truly nurse our team is hands‑on and proactive in all aspects of patient care
• Flexible rota options 4 longer days or a 5‑day week depending on preference
• Accommodation available for overnight shifts and on‑call
• Pet‑friendly workplace you can bring your pet to work when needed
• Supportive and social team culture with regular events summer socials and a great working atmosphere

We actively encourage professional development and specialisation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your clinical expertise or pursue a certificate we will support you every step of the way.

• CPD funded and encouraged 500 annual budget plus CPD days
• Support for certificate study (including imaging surgery or exotics)
• Opportunities to progress into lead or senior nurse roles within City Vets or the wider Linnaeus Group
• Internal promotion opportunities across our hospitals and practices
• Backed by the Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework for structured career development

• 5 weeks annual leave bank holidays Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD access to the Linnaeus online CPD platform
• Genuine career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus Group
• Staff discount schemes on veterinary services and products
• Life Assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness benefits including

• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Recruitment referral rewards

Veterinary Experience, Animal Care, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Experience, Animal Handling, Animal Restraint, Experience Administering Injections, Library Services, Ventilator, Medical Imaging, Catheterization, Medication Administration

Employment Type:

Part‑Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1