Are you a passionate RVN looking to make a real difference?
Join the team at Blackberry Farm Animal Centre, where your clinical skills help give a voice to animals who need it most. This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse caseload, including animals who may be fearful, under-socialised, or recovering from neglect, supporting them on their journey back to health and trust.
At the RSPCA, we are a team of compassionate, committed people who truly care about making a difference. Blackberry Farm Animal Centre sits at the frontline of animal welfare, providing a safe haven for animals who have often come from difficult or traumatic backgrounds.
Set within the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, our Blackberry farm site offers a calm and supportive environment where both animals and people can thrive. You'll be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team who genuinely care about every animal that comes through our doors, working together to give them the time, patience, and support they need.
This isn't just about treating clinical conditions. It's about patience, understanding and helping animals learn to trust again. Working closely with our team, you'll play a vital role in supporting each animal's emotional recovery as well as their physical health, helping them feel safe, confident and ready for a second chance.
The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 16:30 which leads to a great work life balance.
What a day might look like for you
No two days at Blackberry are the same. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a key part of both the veterinary and wider centre team.
Your day could include:
* Running the day-to-day operations of the vet suite alongside the vet, ensuring smooth communication across the centre
* Creating and delivering tailored patient care plans, from routine health checks to emergency triage
* Preparing for and monitoring anaesthesia and delivering high standards of perioperative care
* Carrying out imaging and laboratory diagnostics
* Assessing pain using validated tools and applying the Five Domains model to support both physical and emotional wellbeing
* Working alongside the Behaviour Team to support low-stress handling and help animals build confidence and trust
* Supporting colleagues, fosterers and adopters with advice and guidance throughout the animal's journey.
What will help you succeed in this role
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current RCVS registration
* Experience in practice, an animal centre, or wildlife rehabilitation
* A genuine passion for animal welfare and a calm, compassionate approach
* Emotional resilience, including the ability to support animals through challenging situations and end-of-life care
* Confidence working independently, making evidence-based decisions and maintaining high clinical standards
* Full manual driving licence
Background Checks
Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – we are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA. We actively encourage a wide diversity of applications – in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities, as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.
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