Kennington, South London Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 | Full-Time | 4-Day Week
Role Highlights
Full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position with a 4-day working week
Mondays off every week for an excellent work-life balance
Busy and varied two-vet first opinion practice
Supportive and experienced clinical team
No on-call responsibilities
Fantastic South London location with excellent transport links
The Role
This fast-paced first opinion clinic is looking for a second full-time RVN to support its growing caseload. The practice sees a wide variety of medical and surgical cases, and with a Senior Vet who has a strong interest in surgery, this role offers excellent clinical exposure and development opportunities.
You’ll work closely with a highly supportive team and play a key role in all aspects of practice life, including theatre, consultations, inpatient care, stock control and mentoring trainee nurses.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional nursing care across all areas of the practice
Assist veterinary surgeons during consultations and surgical procedures
Monitor anaesthesia and maintain accurate patient records
Provide inpatient care, admissions and discharges
Run nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics
Manage stock levels of drugs, consumables and diets
Maintain and sterilise surgical equipment
Support the induction and development of new team members
Mentor trainee veterinary nurses
Assist with reception and client communication when required
Working Pattern
Full-time position
4-day working week (Mondays off)
1 in 4 branch Saturdays
1 in 10 Saturday rotation at a nearby 24-hour hospital
1 bank holiday per year
No on-call duties
The Practice
The clinic spans two floors and is fully equipped to support a broad GP caseload, offering a stimulating and varied environment for an enthusiastic RVN.
You’ll be joining a well-established team including:
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Associate Veterinary Surgeon
Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse
Trainee Veterinary Nurses
Dedicated Manager
Salary & Benefits
£32,000 to £36,000 depending on experience
6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
Annual CPD budget
Up to 2 paid CPD days per year
Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
RCVS and BVNA fees paid
Private medical insurance options and healthcare cashback
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
Shopping discounts and generous staff discounts
Pet insurance discounts
Relocation support where applicable
Colleague referral bonus scheme
About You
Confident in all aspects of general practice nursing
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Able to multitask effectively in a busy environment
Enjoys mentoring and supporting trainee nurses
Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team in one of South London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
With a true 4-day week, no on-call commitments, and excellent clinical support, this role offers the perfect balance of professional development, varied caseload and quality of life.
