Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Middlesex | Full-Time | Up to £39,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a friendly and well-established small animal veterinary practice in Middlesex, West London, on a full-time permanent basis.

This welcoming practice is situated in a highly desirable family area of West London, with a loyal and established client base, many of whom are engaged through the practice healthcare plan. The successful candidate will be joining a settled, supportive team, including a Lead Veterinary Surgeon who has been part of the practice for over 12 years.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take ownership within a branch setting, develop leadership skills, and play a key role in supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals.

The Opportunity

As the sole RVN within the practice, the successful candidate will take on a varied and rewarding position, working closely alongside the veterinary surgeon to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the clinic. Due to the additional responsibilities associated with this role, a higher salary band is offered, alongside opportunities for leadership training and career development.

This practice is also a dedicated veterinary nurse training practice, meaning the RVN will play an instrumental role in mentoring and supporting student veterinary nurses throughout their studies via the organisation’s in-house training college.

The role offers excellent clinical exposure in a warm, bright and welcoming environment, complete with a spacious consulting room, theatre, kennel area and laboratory facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Veterinary Nurse will be responsible for:

• Delivering a consistently high standard of veterinary nursing care to patients
• Assisting veterinary surgeons in theatre and during consultations where required
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate patient hospitalisation records
• Ensuring excellent patient comfort, welfare and wellbeing at all times
• Cleaning, sterilising and storing clinical equipment correctly
• Managing stock levels of drugs, consumables and diets, and placing supplier orders where necessary
• Supporting the induction and training of new team members
• Acting as a Clinical Supervisor for student veterinary nurses, providing guidance and support throughout training
• Assisting with reception duties when required, ensuring an excellent client experience in person, via email and over the telephone
• Promoting a respectful, collaborative and positive team culture

Working Hours

This is a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position, working:

• 40 hours per week
• 1 in 4 Saturdays at branch level
• 1 in 10 Sundays at a nearby sister hospital
• 1 bank holiday per year on rota

There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, supporting an excellent work-life balance.

Out-of-hours and emergency care are provided by a nearby sister hospital located just 3 miles away, offering advanced facilities including CT imaging, ensuring patients continue to receive exceptional care outside of branch opening hours.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this RVN job in Middlesex is £35,000 – £39,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with clear opportunities for progression and development.

Benefits include:

• 6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Generous annual CPD budget plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Access to a private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate
• Medical cashback incentives
• Leadership development opportunities
• Supportive and long-standing team environment
• Career progression within a respected veterinary group

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) eligible to work in the UK
• Be passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a close-knit veterinary team
• Have strong organisational and communication skills
• Ideally enjoy mentoring and supporting student veterinary nurses

This role would suit an RVN seeking a rewarding branch position with greater responsibility, clinical variety and opportunities to grow professionally in a supportive West London veterinary practice.

Apply today to find out more about this fantastic Registered Veterinary Nurse opportunity in Middlesex.

To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com

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Ref no: JOB-58268