About the Role
<p><strong>Registered Veterinary Nurse – Independent Small Animal Clinic – South East London</strong></p>
<p>Join a growing independent small animal clinic in South East London, where you’ll be part of a friendly, positive team delivering high-quality, personalised care.</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £32,000–£37,000<br />
<strong>Hours:</strong> 4 days per week, 9am–7pm + 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am–1pm)<br />
<strong>No out-of-hours or bank holidays</strong><br />
<strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 1 year post-qualification</p>
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<h2><strong>Overview</strong></h2>
<p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN to join a modern, well-equipped, and truly independent practice that has grown rapidly through its strong reputation and community-focused approach. You’ll work closely with an experienced clinical team where your voice is valued, and your ideas help shape the ongoing development of the clinic.</p>
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<h2><strong>About the Clinic</strong></h2>
<p>You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of passionate veterinary professionals in a purpose-built environment designed to support excellent clinical care. Facilities include:</p>
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<p>Digital X-ray & ultrasound</p>
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<p>Spacious operating theatre</p>
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<p>Two consult rooms + dedicated RVN consult room</p>
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<p>Separate cat ward</p>
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<p>In-house laboratory</p>
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<p>Comfortable staff welfare area</p>
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<h2><strong>The Role</strong></h2>
<p>As an RVN, you’ll take an active role in delivering high-quality first-opinion nursing care. You’ll use your full clinical skillset and contribute to smooth day-to-day operations across the practice.</p>
<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<p>Providing a warm, professional welcome to clients and pets</p>
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<p>Delivering high-quality anaesthetic monitoring and peri-operative nursing care</p>
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<p>Nursing and monitoring inpatients/outpatients to an excellent standard</p>
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<p>Running nurse clinics (post-op checks, weight clinics, preventative care)</p>
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<p>Administering medications and supporting diagnostics</p>
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<p>Maintaining accurate clinical records</p>
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<p>Providing compassionate, informative support to pet owners</p>
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<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Great work-life balance:</strong> 4-day week + 1 in 3 Saturday AM, no OOH</p>
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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £32,000–£37,000 DOE</p>
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<p>Positive, collaborative team culture</p>
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<p>Hands-on clinical variety</p>
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<p>Staff discounts on treatments/medications</p>
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<p>£300 CPD allowance + 2 CPD days</p>
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<p>28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)</p>
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<h2><strong>About You</strong></h2>
<p>You will thrive in this role if you:</p>
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<p>Have at least 1 year of qualified experience</p>
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<p>Bring warmth, positivity, and strong communication skills</p>
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<p>Enjoy building client relationships</p>
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<p>Are organised, reliable, and proactive</p>
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<p>Maintain consistently high standards of care</p>
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<p>Work well as part of a supportive team</p>
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<h2><strong>Apply Now</strong></h2>
<p>If you’re looking to join a growing independent practice where your input genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>Apply by sending your CV to:</strong><br />
<strong>ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com</strong><br />
<strong>01392 793241</strong></p>