Registered Veterinary Nurse | Essex | £30,000 to £34,000
My independent client in Essex is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its friendly and established team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a proudly independent veterinary hospital that combines an exceptional standard of modern clinical care with a genuinely personal approach. The practice has served its local community for generations and continues to invest in its facilities, equipment and team development.
You will join a large and supportive team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, student nurses and experienced support colleagues. The successful candidate will be encouraged to use their full range of nursing skills while playing an important role in delivering excellent patient and client care.
The role
• Permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse position
• Salary from £30,000 to £34,000 depending on experience
• Independent small animal veterinary hospital
• Varied medical and surgical nursing responsibilities
• Supportive and highly experienced clinical team
• Modern facilities and in house diagnostic capabilities
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
Clinical responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons during consultations, surgical procedures and diagnostic investigations
• Monitoring anaesthesia and providing attentive postoperative care
• Running laboratory tests and processing diagnostic samples
• Administering medications, vaccinations and prescribed treatments
• Providing compassionate nursing care to medical and surgical patients
• Maintaining accurate and up to date clinical records
• Educating clients on preventative healthcare, medication and postoperative care
• Supporting the smooth day to day operation of the hospital
• Working both independently and collaboratively as part of the wider team
About you
The successful candidate will:
• Be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse listed on the RCVS register
• Have at least two years of experience working as an RVN
• Be confident undertaking general medical and surgical nursing duties
• Have practical laboratory and diagnostic experience
• Communicate warmly and professionally with clients
• Deliver consistently high standards of patient care
• Work calmly and efficiently within a busy clinical environment
• Be compassionate, proactive and enthusiastic
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Be committed to their continued professional development
Benefits
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounted or complimentary food
• Supportive independent working environment
• Opportunities for continued professional development
This position would suit an experienced RVN looking to become a valued, long term member of a highly regarded independent practice where their clinical skills, ideas and professional development will be supported.
To apply or discuss the position confidentially, please contact Hannah:
Email: hannah@helpsearchlocate.com
Call or WhatsApp: 07535 587 851
15/09/2026
Essex