Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This Registered Veterinary Nurse role is based at Basildon Pipps Hill Vets for Pets, a small animal practice in Basildon on the Pipps Hill Retail Park. The caseload is varied, with the opportunity to see furry exotics as well as general nursing cases.

You’ll be joining a hard-working and inclusive team of 4 vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 VCAs. Two of the vets hold certificates, one in surgery and one in internal medicine, and there is also a strong non-clinical team supporting the client journey so that nurses can focus on their clinical work.

The role is full-time, working 40 hours per week with 1 in 4 weekends and a day off in lieu after the weekend. Shift patterns run between 9am and 7.30pm Monday to Friday, and bank holiday cover is required on a pro rata basis from 9am to 5.15pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out general nursing duties across a varied small animal caseload.
  • Support patient and client care to a high standard.
  • Work alongside vets, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs and the wider non-clinical team.
  • Contribute to care that includes exotic patients as part of the practice caseload.

Requirements

  • RVN qualification.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Confidence in all areas of general nursing.
  • Strong organisation skills.
  • A commitment to delivering excellent patient and client care.

Benefits

  • Salary from £28,000 to £35,000, negotiable depending on experience.
  • Pension.
  • Healthcare.
  • Paid memberships.
  • Excellent career progression.
  • Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts, including up to 20% off at Pets at Home.

About the Practice

Basildon Pipps Hill Vets for Pets is a small animal practice in Essex, located on Pipps Hill Retail Park in Basildon. The practice has invested considerably in its team and kit to offer a number of advanced services to clients.

It is part of Vets for Pets and includes a clinical team of 4 vets, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 2 VCAs, alongside a non-clinical team that supports the client journey.

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