Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Wendover Heights Vets.

Located in the beautiful market town of Wendover, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our practice has been providing high-quality veterinary care for over 40 years. Set within a two-acre site, we have a spacious main hospital, a standalone cat clinic and a separate equine facility. This role will focus exclusively on our small animal team.

We’re a busy, friendly team of 48, including 12 FTE vets and 12 FTE nurses, alongside our dedicated reception and administrative teams. Our facilities include a large, well-equipped clinical space, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services, and a dedicated cat clinic. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and supportive working environment, even providing lunch for the team every day!

You’ll enjoy a varied role, rotating across theatre, kennels, front of house and prescriptions, as well as supporting our vets during consultations. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of the practice while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

The role will primarily be based at our main surgery in Halton, working between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm, with occasional flexibility required to provide sickness and annual leave cover at our other site.

You’ll also participate in an out-of-hours rota, covering shifts from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the possibility of occasional overnight sleeping shifts. Overnight shifts are paid, including those falling on weekdays and weekends, while weekend working is compensated with time off in lieu (TOIL).

General Responsibilities

* Delivering high-quality nurse consultations and providing exceptional patient and client care

* Providing outstanding inpatient nursing care, ensuring patient comfort, welfare, and recovery

* Triage and assessment of emergency cases, including clinical nursing duties such as IV catheter placement

* Contributing to the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the practice while maintaining high clinical standards

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

* 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

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

* A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

*Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice

*Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy

* Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways

* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.6 weeks' annual leave

* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance

* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Private Medical Insurance

* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme

* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

* RCVS and VDS fees covered

* Pension scheme

* Discounted veterinary care

* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

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.