Registered Veterinary Nurse - First Opinion & Referral Caseload

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – First Opinion & Referral Caseload

From £30,000 DOE + attractive benefits

Full-time / Permanent

Bermondsey, London

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a warm, friendly, and progressive practice?

Would you enjoy working in a clinic offering advanced procedures, nurse-led services, and excellent facilities?

Looking for a full-time role with no out-of-hours and a strong clinical focus?

A well-established first opinion practice in Walworth, London is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their welcoming and dedicated team.

About the Practice

Established in 2014, this modern, purpose-built surgery offers a full range of services, from routine vaccinations and health checks through to diagnostics and advanced surgical procedures, and continues to grow with a loyal and engaged client base, with approximately 60% of clients insured.

The practice offers referrals for Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Exotics, and Ophthalmology, with the veterinary team having undertaken advanced training to perform orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures in-house.

The Team

There are a close-knit team in house of 4 vets, 4 nurses, 2 VCA's, 5 CCA's, creating a genuinely supportive and inclusive working environment. All team members are dedicated and make up a compassionate team committed to providing exceptional veterinary care, treating every patient as if they were their own.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position with weekends worked on a rotation basis and no out-of-hours.

The role offers a varied and hands-on nursing caseload including:

• Schedule 3 procedures
• Taking X-rays and assisting with diagnostic procedures
• Anaesthesia, surgical support, and post-operative care
• Nursing of in-patients, including some intensive care cases
• Pain scoring and implementing enrichment regimes for longer-stay patients
• Supporting and running nurse-led clinics

You will work closely with the veterinary surgeons and senior team members, contributing proactively to the smooth day-to-day running and continued development of the practice.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting from £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive annual leave package plus birthday leave
• CPD allowance with professional memberships paid
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Supportive, friendly working environment with genuine career development opportunities

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Ideally experienced in a first opinion practice
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• Positive, client-focused approach

Location

Based in Bermondsey, London, with excellent transport links and easy access to Central and South London including Walworth, Camberwell, Deptford, Brixton, Battersea, Whitechapel, Sidcup, and surrounding areas.

Want to apply or want more information?

Once you submit your CV, someone will be in contact with feedback and an option for an informal chat within 2 working days.

Feel free to call Compass Associates mainline and ask for Carina Walker, though information will be limited without a CV.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bermondsey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English