About the Role
We are seeking a confident RVN to join inspiring vet care on a full-time basis as an Area Veterinary Nurse, working clinically across a bespoke network of practices centred around your home location. This is a fixed-term contract expected to last 12 months, with real potential to become a permanent opportunity for the right person. The role focuses on flexibly delivering high-quality general nursing care and ensuring our teams are fully supported during busy periods, staff absence, or increased clinical demand.
Responsibilities
- Admit and discharge patients for routine procedures and deliver outstanding nursing care at all times.
- Run nurse clinics and provide accurate advice to clients on preventative healthcare, products, and practice policies.
- Assist veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory work, imaging, and inpatient care.
- Maintain accurate patient and client records, dispense repeat prescriptions, and support reception duties when required.
- Ensure all SOPs, Health & Safety regulations, and infection control procedures are followed across all nursing duties.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment care, stock control, and clinical waste disposal throughout the practice.
- Support and train Student Veterinary Nurses and carry out Schedule Three procedures where appropriately trained and registered.
- Participate in rota commitments, stock takes, appraisals, and general practice support duties as required.
Requirements
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
- An enthusiasm for working dynamically across multiple practices
Location
- South East London
- Chatham
- Caterham
- Belvedere
- Streatham
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed-term contract (12 months)
Experience Level
- Growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
Education Level
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £35,000 DOE + £375 car allowance per month
Benefits
- £375 monthly car allowance
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- Certificate support
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits
- Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
About the Company
- At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
- As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
- We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
- Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
