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Registered Veterinary Nurse – City Vets

Location: City Vets Hospital (multi-site, based primarily at the main hospital)
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week (typically 8:00–18:00, 4 days per week, occasional 9:00–19:00)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (based on Tier 1 banding, pro-rata for 36-hour week)
Contract: Permanent

Join Our Proactive Veterinary Nursing Team at City Vets

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for a varied and rewarding role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where you’ll be encouraged to use your full range of nursing skills?

At City Vets, we’re proud to offer a role that provides genuine nursing opportunities — from inpatient care and theatre work to supporting a wide variety of cases across our hospital and branches. You’ll be part of a large, experienced nursing team, working collaboratively in a friendly, social environment that values flexibility, progression, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical nursing care across inpatient, surgical, and consultation areas
• Confidently monitor and manage anaesthesia during a variety of procedures
• Rotate between branches when needed (mainly hospital-based with occasional branch support)
• Work closely with vets and fellow nurses to maintain high standards of patient care
• Support with stock control, lab sample processing, and maintaining clinical standards
• Participate in the on-call rota (approximately one per month, including 13 nights and 4 weekends per year)
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and proactive nursing culture

Why Join City Vets?

• Join a team of around 20 nurses with excellent peer support and mentorship
• Varied caseload including exotics, imaging, and internal medicine
• Access to advanced equipment, including CT, endoscopy, and full in-house lab facilities
• Opportunity to truly “nurse” – our team is hands-on and proactive in all aspects of patient care
• Flexible rota options – 4 longer days or a 5-day week, depending on preference
• Accommodation available for overnight shifts and on-call
• Pet-friendly workplace – you can bring your pet to work when needed
• Supportive and social team culture with regular events, summer socials, and a great working atmosphere

Career Development and Progression

We actively encourage professional development and specialisation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your clinical expertise or pursue a certificate, we’ll support you every step of the way.

• CPD funded and encouraged – £500 annual budget plus CPD days
• Support for certificate study (including imaging, surgery, or exotics)
• Opportunities to progress into lead or senior nurse roles within City Vets or the wider Linnaeus Group
• Internal promotion opportunities across our hospitals and practices
• Backed by the Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework for structured career development

Employee Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD + access to the Linnaeus online CPD platform
• Genuine career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus Group
• Staff discount schemes on veterinary services and products
• Life Assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness benefits, including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Recruitment referral rewards

About City Vets

City Vets is a busy, multi-site hospital with a dedicated and friendly team providing outstanding small animal and exotic care. With state-of-the-art facilities including CT, endoscopy, and an in-house lab, you’ll be supported to use and grow your skills every day.

We pride ourselves on being collaborative, social, and supportive, creating a workplace where teamwork and professional fulfilment go hand in hand. You’ll be joining a practice that encourages flexibility, development, and balance — all while delivering exceptional patient care.

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply Now” or contact Purvi Kataria at [email protected] for more information or a confidential discussion.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate, skilled, and proactive RVN to the City Vets team!

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