Registered Veterinary Nurse (no weekends) - Hammersmith

Job description

Application Deadline 31 March 2026

Department Veterinary Services

Location Hammersmith animal hospital, W6 0RQ

Compensation £27,681 – £30,000 per year (plus £3,954 London weighting allowance)

Contract Details Fixed Term Contract (12 months), full time (42 hours Monday–Friday)

About the role We're looking for a friendly, caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close‐knit team at Hammersmith Animal Hospital. You'll be working with a group of dedicated veterinary professionals who genuinely support one another, delivering excellent care to a wide variety of small animals. From routine nursing to emergency work, no two days are the same, and there are plenty of opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills and grow in your role.

Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics provide veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets when their owners can't afford private veterinary fees. Our care is available to pets whose owners receive certain means‐tested benefits and live within the catchment area of one of our hospital sites.

Our Hammersmith hospital is a compact, quirky site with lots of character, first opened in 1922. It is well‐equipped with digital and dental X‐ray, ultrasound and a mini‐lab for in‐house testing and microscopy, which we actively encourage nurses to use to develop these skills. We have separate dog and cat wards, a dedicated euthanasia room for privacy and dignity, and a designated reception team so clinical staff can stay focused on patient care.

We start each day with short, informal mini‐meetings to share updates and hold monthly whole‐team meetings where everyone's voice is encouraged. We use award‐winning clinical guidelines to support evidence‐based decision‐making, always putting patient welfare first, and we value open conversations and shared learning in a safe, non‐judgemental environment.

We also understand the emotional demands of veterinary work and the importance of looking after each other. Wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders are based at all our hospitals, helping to create a culture where people feel supported, listened to and able to be themselves.

Working Hours This role offers a full‐time, fixed‐term contract for 12 months, with weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are 8:30 am‐5:00 pm; Wednesday is 9:00 am‐5:00 pm, with a one‐hour lunch break. We're also happy to consider part‐time applicants seeking four days per week.

About you As a Veterinary Nurse, you will be confident and capable of delivering excellent nursing care for a range of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare. You will work alongside Veterinary Surgeons to promote animal health and welfare and play a key role in educating pet owners.

You should thrive as part of a team, have effective communication skills, and be the first point of contact for clients, forming strong bonds to improve animal health and welfare.

We'd love to hear from applicants who bring a passion for supporting and developing student veterinary nurses, ideally with experience of coaching, mentoring or assessing in practice. A good understanding of RCVS training standards and an interest in education, wellbeing and inclusive learning would be a real advantage.

Knowledge, skills, and experienceFully qualified Veterinary Nurse

Registered with RCVS

Confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing

Demonstrable customer service skills

Preferred additional skillsProvision of nursing clinics

Laboratory skills

Use of computerised records

How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includesFull‐time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)

Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support

Free access to GP via MetLife 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family

Health cash plan

Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support

Life assurance

20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance

Enhanced family‐friendly policies

Recognition scheme

Annual volunteer days

Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the "why work for us" page on our website.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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