Checked 2026-10-30
Veterinary Nurse North London
VetSeekers · London, England, GB
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Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy and community-focused small animal practice in North London. This is a great opportunity for a proactive RVN who enjoys being hands-on clinically while also supporting and developing colleagues. You'll join a close-knit nursing team and work alongside the practice leadership team to maintain high clinical standards, mentor nurses and students and contribute to the continued development of the practice.
Salary up to £35,000 per annum
Full-time position
Part-time applications considered
Busy small animal first-opinion practice
Nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
Opportunity to mentor and support nurses and students
Close-knit and supportive team
£750 CPD allowance plus 2 days' paid CPD leave
Funded certificates and career development
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Responsibilities
- The position offers a varied combination of hands-on veterinary nursing and additional responsibility within the nursing team.
- Delivering nurse-led appointments
- Carrying out Schedule 3 activities
- Supporting Veterinary Surgeons with consultations, surgery and procedures
- Patient monitoring and inpatient care
- Managing admissions and discharges
- Delivering excellent patient and client care
- Supporting and mentoring nurses and students
- Helping maintain high clinical and operational standards
- Working closely with the practice leadership team
- Contributing ideas and supporting continuous improvement within the practice
- The position is available full time, although part-time applications will also be considered. Exact working hours and weekend requirements have not been provided, so these can be discussed with suitable candidates.
- You'll join a busy and established small animal practice with a close-knit nursing team and a strong emphasis on collaboration, development and high-quality patient care. Nurses are encouraged to utilise their skills through nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 activities, with opportunities to support and mentor other nurses and students.
Benefits
- Up to £35,000 per annum
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- Additional paid 'Day for You'
- £750 CPD allowance
- 2 days' paid CPD leave per year
- Funded certificate opportunities
- Internal career development pathways
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance – 3x salary
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket loans
- Employee discounts
- This is a busy, community-focused small animal practice in North London, with an established local client base and a supportive team environment. The practice is looking for an RVN who wants to remain clinically involved while taking an active role in supporting colleagues and helping develop the nursing team. Interested? CLICK APPLY NOW to submit your application. If you have any questions before applying, or you're exploring other permanent or locum veterinary opportunities, contact the Vet Seekers team for a confidential discussion.
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