Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Independent Practice - Cricklewood

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Independent Practice
Location: North West London, near Cricklewood
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible rota, no OOH
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our independent practice in North West London, near Cricklewood. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team where patient care and staff development are top priorities.
In this role, you’ll enjoy a variety of responsibilities, including inpatient care, assisting in surgeries, and running nurse clinics. You’ll also contribute to the training and support of student nurses and Vet Care Assistants, playing a vital role in their professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of nursing duties, such as inpatient care, assisting in surgeries, and conducting nurse consultations.
• Mentor and guide student nurses and Vet Care Assistants.
• Provide excellent client communication, ensuring their needs and concerns are met with empathy and professionalism.
• Handle and restrain animals with confidence and care.
• Uphold high standards of patient care in line with RCVS guidelines and best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Confident in animal handling and restraint.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to take initiative.
• Knowledge of gold-standard veterinary practices.
• Eager to continue professional development and expand skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE).
• £500 CPD allowance with 2 paid CPD days annually (CPD actively encouraged).
• RCVS VN renewal fees paid.
• Generous holiday allowance: 6.6 weeks including bank holidays.
• Flexible rota with no OOH.
• Exclusive staff discount of 33% for your pets.
• Half-day Saturday rota (1 in 4).
• Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee).
• Enhanced sick pay.

Commutable Towns & Tube Stations Towns:

• Cricklewood
• Kilburn
• Hampstead
• Golders Green
• West Hampstead
• Wembley
• Willesden
• Neasden
• Hendon

Tube/Train Stations:

• Cricklewood (Thameslink)
• Kilburn (Jubilee Line)
• Golders Green (Northern Line)
• Willesden Green (Jubilee Line)
• West Hampstead (Jubilee Line, Overground, Thameslink)
• Hendon Central (Northern Line)

How to Apply If you’re an experienced RVN passionate about providing high-quality patient care and looking to join a supportive and friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your veterinary career Use Reference TR-JOB-33443 to progress your application! 

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