Registered Veterinary Nurse
Calling all EXCELLENT RVN’s - Wait, aren’t we all excellent?
Of course we are!
Are you tired of working with faulty equipment or squeezing into cramped workspaces? Maybe you’re feeling demotivated because you’re constantly being let down by management and being told ‘We’ve always done it this way’. Or maybe you’re just ready for something new, something that excites you again.
What if your next role could be in a modern, independent practice, where your ideas matter, where you’re supported to grow, and where you can genuinely love coming to work again?
That’s what we’re building at Pet People Vets and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Veterinary Nurse
So, who are we?
We’re an award-winning, independent small animal practice in East Sheen. We act as a hybrid clinic, seeing both first opinion and complex referral cases, so every day brings something different. With our state-of-the-art facilities, including laparoscopy, ultrasound, and our very own CT scanner, we offer an incredibly high standard of care for our patients.
Having modern, functioning equipment is of course a benefit, however, it’s our team that truly makes Pet People special and we believe this sets us apart from the rest. We’re a tight-knit, supportive group of ambitious professionals who share a drive to deliver exceptional patient care and develop great client relationships. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously—we know that enjoying your job and feeling supported by your colleagues is just as important.
We believe that great veterinary care invites curiosity, thrives on quality, and at its core, hinges on love. With these elements, central to our day, we create boundless opportunity for healthy, happy pets and their people.
Why join us?
We know you’ve got options. That’s why we focus on offering more than just a job—we want to give you a workplace where you feel valued, can build genuine friendships and feel supported, and excited to come in every day.
Career Growth Your Way – Whether you love surgery, ECC, medical nursing, or leadership, we’ll support your ambitions and help you carve out your ideal career path. Nurses in our clinic our actively encouraged to take on schedule 3 procedures, empowering them as professionals and allowing them to develop a more advanced skillset.
Generous CPD – We’re all about investing in our team, whether that’s CPD courses, attending events, or pursuing certificates in your chosen area.
State-of-the-Art Facilities – Work with some of the best equipment available, including laparoscopic kit, CT scanner, high-end ultrasound, and full in-house lab facilities including AI equipment.
Generous Pay – We pay fairly for experience and qualifications, with a salary range of £30,000–£36,000 DOE.
Flexible Shift Patterns – Our full-time nurses typically work 4 x 10.5-hour days, giving you a full three days off each week with a 1 in 6 weekend rota and time back in lieu.
Your Birthday Off – No one should have to work on their birthday! Take the day to celebrate however you like.
Clinical excellence- We run monthly M+M meetings, and team training in areas such as CPR drills and skills streams to ensure our knowledge and skills remain up to date, relevant and useful.
A Team That Has Your Back – Our team is friendly, welcoming, and always supportive. We genuinely care about each other, and we make sure everyone’s voice is heard.
Work Hard, Play Hard – We love what we do, but we also know the importance of having fun outside of work. Our team regularly hosts social events like rock climbing, yoga, art classes, pub nights, and of course—plenty of takeaway-fueled movie nights.
What will my day-to-day look like?
As an RVN at Pet People Vets, no two days are the same! You’ll be an essential part of our clinical team, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients and clients. Your day may involve:
Blood sampling & IV placement – Playing a key role in diagnostic procedures and patient care.
Monitoring anaesthesia & patient recovery – Ensuring patient safety and comfort during and after surgical procedures.
Nurse consults – Running clinics for post-op checks, weight management, nail clipping, and client education.
Schedule 3 procedures – Conducting minor surgical procedures under veterinary supervision.
Training and mentoring – Supporting student nurses and fostering a learning environment as a clinical coach.
Running CT scans – Assisting in advanced imaging procedures to aid diagnostics.
Driving clinical excellence – Contributing to continuous improvement in patient care and
What about my birthday?
We will give you a day off on your birthday, so you can relax and just celebrate being you!
What is the weekend rota?
You’ll work 1 in 6 weekends, covering a full day Saturday and Sunday. But don’t worry—you’ll get time off in lieu to keep your work-life balance in check. Bank holidays are shared amongst the team but on average you will only work one bank holiday a year.
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a driven and capable Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and isn’t afraid of a challenge. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, a flexible approach, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
Our ideal candidate will:
Have strong clinical nursing skills across a range of areas, including inpatient care, anaesthesia monitoring, and diagnostics and running nursing clinics.
Stay calm under pressure, able to multitask and adapt to a busy and varied workload.
Take changes in their stride, embracing new challenges and evolving protocols with a positive, problem-solving mindset.
Work well as part of a team, helping to create a supportive and collaborative environment.
Be keen to develop both personally and professionally, always striving to improve standards and push their skills further.
Undertake all general nursing duties within the practice and provide assistance to all veterinary surgeons when required.
To carry out an be accountable for any specific tasks or responsibilities allocated by the Head
Nurse, Practice Manager or Partners.
Ensure you are organised and well prepared for the cases coming into the practice and you provide support where necessary to cover low staffing periods.
Administer treatment (e.g injections, medications, fluid therapy, dressings and euthanasia as directed) and dispense medication as instructed by the veterinary surgeon all in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policies.
Ensure you keep accurate records with regards to medical records, anaesthetic sheets, hospitalisation forms etc.
Care for all in-patients including pre-op care/medication, monitoring and recovery and post op care/medication.
Ensure effective stock rotation/replenishment where applicable.
Support with reception duties where necessary, reporting on progress of in-patients to clients by telephone as needed.
Participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the premises and animal areas and particularly the clinical areas with regular cleaning/routine care of all equipment to include the correct methods of sterilisation and reporting any faults or damage.
Provide support and assistance to the Head Nurse and Practice Manager as required.
Assist the practice with any marketing initiatives which may include occasional open evenings or open days.
Qualifications & Experience
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
Ideally 1+ years working as a qualified nurse however, we are open to newly qualified nurses so do please apply!
Ideally Clinical coach status (We are happy to train you to do this!)
Valid certification or license to practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the UK
Valid UK Drivers license (desired not essential)
How do I apply?
If this sounds like the kind of practice you’d love to work in, let’s chat!
Please send your CV and covering letter to Tabitha@petpeople.vet.
We can’t wait to meet you!
The Nursing Team at Pet People Vets
(P.S Check us out on Instagram to see what we get up to in clinic @pet_people_vets)
