Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - London Ref:SV0511

This is a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) position in London with a salary of £35,000–£39,000 per year, depending on experience.

Key benefits

• 40 hours per week

• No on-call requirements

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)

• 2 paid CPD days per year

• RCVS and BVNA fees paid

• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

• Private medical insurance scheme (reduced rate)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Shopping discounts

• Staff discounts

Main responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team

• Maintain high standards of patient care and welfare

• Assist vets in surgery and consultations

• Use Schedule 3 nursing skills

• Oversee equipment maintenance and controlled drug audits

• Manage reception operations and client service standards

• Support and supervise student nurses

Working pattern

• Monday–Friday (40 hours)

• 1 in 4 branch Saturdays

• 1 in 10 hospital Saturdays

• 1 bank holiday per year at the hospital

• Out-of-hours care handled by a separate 24-hour hospital

Ideal candidate

This role appears suited to an experienced RVN who:

• Wants to move into or continue in a senior/leadership position

• Enjoys mentoring and supervising others

• Is comfortable with both clinical and operational responsibilities

• Values a predictable schedule with no on-call work