Registered Veterinary Nurse - South East London
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,000 to £32,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SOUTH EAST LONDON |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Small Animal Practice
South East London | Permanent | Full Time
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
A thriving
small animal veterinary practice in South East London is seeking a passionate and dedicated
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its friendly and supportive clinical team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an
RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse to become part of a close-knit, collaborative practice at a pivotal stage of growth. The clinic is currently undergoing a full refurbishment, creating a modern, well-equipped working environment where veterinary professionals can help shape the future of the practice.
About the Practice
The veterinary team consists of
three experienced vets, led by a highly experienced Branch Partner with over nine years in practice and a certificate in
Small Animal Surgery. The successful candidate will work alongside
Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants, a dedicated Client Care Assistant, and an experienced Practice Manager within a supportive and welcoming environment.
The practice offers modern veterinary facilities, including:
• Digital
X-ray
•
Ultrasound
•
Dental suite
•
In-house laboratory
The team sees a varied and interesting caseload of approximately
70% feline and 30% canine patients, with a balanced schedule of consultations and surgical procedures. Protected time is built into the day for administrative tasks and lunch breaks, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
The Opportunity
This role offers far more than a standard
Veterinary Nurse job. It presents the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a forward-thinking practice that actively supports professional growth and clinical development.
The successful
Registered Veterinary Nurse will have opportunities to:
• Run
nurse-led consultations
• Develop consulting confidence through structured training and internal
CPD
• Participate in a bespoke
Nutritional Ambassador Programme
• Explore
certificate training opportunities
• Collaborate with veterinary professionals through specialist
clinical communities
The practice encourages nurses and vets with shared clinical interests to connect, learn, and develop together.
Working Hours & Work-Life Balance
To support wellbeing and flexibility, this
full-time RVN position offers:
•
4-day working week
•
1 in 6 weekends
• A
set day off each week to support consistency and personal planning
Salary & Benefits
The practice offers a competitive salary of
up to £32,000, alongside an excellent benefits package designed to support career progression, wellbeing, and financial security.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
•
Health Cash Plan from day one
•
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
•
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Annual Leave
•
5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
• Additional paid
“Day for You” leave
Learning & Development
•
£750 CPD allowance
•
2 paid CPD days annually
• Access to
Clinical Communities, internal CPD, and
24-hour hospitals
•
Funded certificates
• Structured internal
career pathways
Additional Benefits
•
RCVS and VDS fees paid
•
Cycle to Work scheme
•
Season Ticket loans
•
Staff discount
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an
RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.
They will be a proactive team player who enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated to make a meaningful difference within a supportive veterinary practice that values its people.
Key Responsibilities
The successful
Veterinary Nurse will typically:
• Deliver exceptional patient care through
nurse-led appointments and
Schedule 3 procedures
• Support veterinary consultations, surgeries, and clinical procedures
• Monitor and care for patients throughout treatment
• Manage patient
admissions and discharges
• Deliver excellent client care and communication
• Maintain compliance with all
RCVS, regulatory, and operational standards
• Work collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team
Apply today to join a progressive veterinary practice in South East London where professional development, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything they do.
To apply please contact
Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to
l.stewart@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at
WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
To view all our vacancies, please visit
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-56959
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