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 looking to recruit an RVN to join our wonderful team at Paxton Vets on a full-time basis.

We have a wide variety of clients and cases, and as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be involved in all aspects of clinical nursing, consulting and caring for inpatients, both surgical and medical, with full support from our Head Nurse, Practice Manager and seven vets. Each clinic has dedicated receptionists, along with veterinary care assistants to support the nursing team of five.

Practice Highlights

• Two well-established clinics located on either side of Crystal Palace, South London.
• Over 50 years of providing high-quality care with a strong local reputation.
• Excellent facilities, including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and orthopaedic equipment.
• Comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory, alongside ECG, blood pressure monitoring and other advanced diagnostic equipment.

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, take responsibility for nursing care for a range of first-opinion cases, contribute to clinical standards, and support the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Shift pattern across 5 days covering a mix of early, mid and late shifts
• 1 in 5 Saturdays (8:30 am-5:45 pm) with time off in lieu

The day-to-day duties will include:

• Work closely with Veterinary Surgeons to support a variety of consultations and surgical procedures.
• Play a key role in delivering high-quality inpatient care, ensuring patients are comfortable and well looked after.
• Support patients throughout their journey, assisting with admissions and discharges.
• Use your nursing skills by carrying out nurse-led consultations and supporting ongoing patient care.

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 throughout 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
• Increasing holiday allowance based on 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £35,000 pa DOE