Registered Veterinary Nurse – PDSA Margate
Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of pets and their owners? Join the friendly team at PDSA Margate, where you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative hospital delivering vital veterinary care to pets in need.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an adaptable RVN who enjoys a challenge and thrives on variety. No two days are the same at PDSA, so you'll need to be confident, approachable and comfortable working across a wide range of cases. You'll also enjoy sharing your knowledge, supporting colleagues and leading by example in a busy, purpose-led environment.
What you'll be doing
You'll play an important role across the hospital, with a varied workload that includes:
Carrying out nurse consultations and providing excellent patient care.
Caring for inpatients and monitoring their progress.
Dispensing medications and supporting treatment plans.
Assisting in theatre, including Schedule 3 procedures.
Keeping pets comfortable and owners informed throughout their visit.
Supporting colleagues, sharing clinical knowledge and contributing to a positive team environment.
You'll take pride in maintaining high standards of nursing care while helping the hospital run efficiently. Your passion for animal welfare will also see you championing the charity, encouraging client contributions and identifying opportunities to make the best use of resources.
About the hospital
PDSA Margate is a highly collaborative and effective hospital, offering a great environment for teamwork, clinical discussion and shared learning. With a team bringing a variety of clinical interests and experience, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your knowledge and benefit from the expertise around you.
Our modern, well-equipped Pet Hospitals provide excellent facilities, including:
Separate dog and cat kennelling facilities.
In-house radiography and ultrasound.
Endoscopy facilities.
Piped gases.
Extensive orthopaedic equipment.
Rewards, support and benefits
At PDSA, we're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and proud of the difference they make. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your ideas, individuality and passion for animal welfare are encouraged.
Alongside a rewarding role and a supportive working environment, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
CPD allowance of three days and £500 per year, alongside extensive internal development programmes.
RCVS fees fully paid, so you're never out of pocket.
Discounts on professional development, including BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an additional five days.
Three additional paid days off each year: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day.
Generous pension scheme, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
Life assurance providing four times your annual salary.
AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 wellbeing support.
Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through our Fetch benefits platform.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance, plus access to staff veterinary services.
If you're an enthusiastic RVN looking for a role where your skills, compassion and commitment to animal welfare can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.