Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Runnymede Veterinary Hospital, Egham, Surrey — Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
We are seeking a confident and compassionate RVN to join our supportive and forward-thinking small animal team.
About the role
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Runnymede, you will be a vital member of a close-knit nursing team dedicated to delivering high standards of care to both patients and clients. Your responsibilities include assisting with a variety of surgical and medical procedures, providing attentive inpatient care and monitoring, leading nurse clinics, and educating clients. You will also support and mentor student nurses while contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your professional skills within a supportive team.
Why join us?
Runnymede Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and nurturing a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional growth. We have modern facilities and a varied medical and surgical caseload that provides opportunities to develop in a clinically challenging environment.
Working hours
This is a full-time position (40 hours over a four-day week). Shifts vary with start times from 7:30 am to finish times up to 7:30 pm. Duties include theatre, inpatient care, pharmacy, and occasional consult shifts. One Saturday in every four (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) with time off in lieu the following week. There are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday shifts required.
Benefits and development
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – rewards platform with discounts and cashback
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum DOE
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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