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Registered Veterinary Nurse

PDSA

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a job where your skills are truly valued, your caseload is varied, and pet wellbeing always comes before profit?

Whether you are recently qualified with a couple of years under your belt or an experienced RVN looking for a supportive, purpose-driven team with a wealth of knowledge, we want to hear from you.

We work as close to private practice care standards as possible, but with a crucial difference: our heart is 100% in charity work.

Why Join Us? (The Perks andamp; The Reality)

  • Skill Development andamp; Broad Caseload with exposure to a huge variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases to continuously build your expertise.
  • Work in well-equipped hospitals with separate dog/cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and extensive orthopaedic gear.
  • Work alongside long-standing colleagues who bring a fantastic wealth of knowledge and a strong, supportive team ethos.
  • Standard 37.5 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break. Flexible full-time or part-time options available.

What the Role Involves:

Charity nursing is fast-paced, testing, and deeply rewarding. You will be supporting those in need who love their pets dearly.

Your day-to-day will cover:

  • Hands-on inpatient nursing, monitoring, and emergency care.
  • Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures.
  • Running nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
  • Radiography, diagnostic imaging, and dispensary management.

Rewards andamp; Benefits

  • Structured internal CPD programs and clear career development pathways.
  • 3 days CPD and -500 per year allowance, plus full payment of your RCVS fees.
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell 5 days).
  • Dedicated annual days for Volunteering, Celebration, and Wellbeing.
  • AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, private medical cover, and life assurance (4x salary).
  • Generous pension options with employer contributions rising up to 10%.
  • Fetch discounts platform, staff pet discounts and enhanced family leave

About You

  • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 months UK small animal experience preferred).
  • Pragmatic, efficient, and welfare-focused in your approach to patient care.
  • Confident and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about making a genuine difference to people and pets in need.

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