Senior 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, positive Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our skilled team at Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership, Long Stratton on a full-time basis. Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership is a supportive and clinically varied practice, with this role based at our Long Stratton branch. Long Stratton is one of our main sites and offers an exciting opportunity for an RVN who enjoys a mix of nurse clinics, theatre, consultations and wider first opinion nursing. We are lucky to have an orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon who works with us at least once a month, alongside a veterinary team with ophthalmology and dermatology skills. This gives our nursing team access to a varied and interesting caseload, with opportunities to support more advanced clinical work within a collaborative practice environment. Practice Highlights * Access to varied clinical work, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology and dermatology cases * Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon working with the team at least once a month * Variety of nurse clinics, with nurses encouraged to use their knowledge and soft skills * CPD encouraged and supported, with specific interests utilised where possible * Supportive nursing team of 5.5 nurses How You’ll Make a Difference As a Senior 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 * 40 hours per week * 4-day working week * 1 in 8 Saturdays, 8:30am to 1:30pm - Time off in lieu is given for Saturdays worked General Responsibilities * Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education * Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing * Assist with orthopaedic cases and support operating Veterinary Surgeons * Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery 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 * 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 * 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. Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow