Veterinary Nurse

RVN required to assist with hospital and ops

We have an exciting, unique opportunity for a proactive and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our welcoming and well-established team at Medivet Richmond 24-Hour Hospital.

This is a full-time position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys the variety that comes with hospital-based nursing. The hours for this position are variable (7.30-4 pm or 12-8.30 pm shifts) with a fulltime rota that will alternate with the two shifts.

As a busy RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital — with additional Emergency and Critical Care accreditation — Richmond offers the ideal setting to deepen your clinical expertise and be part of a team that consistently delivers care to the highest standard.

You’ll be supporting a wide variety of cases including:

Inpatient care and monitoring

Nurse consults and clinics

Diagnostic imaging (including ultrasonography and radiography)

Advanced procedures in CT, endoscopy, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery

Emergency and critical care case management

Our team is known for its warmth, experience, and strong working relationships, with many team members having been with the practice for over a decade.

You’ll be joining a skilled group of 7 day vets, 3 night vets, 7 day RVNs, 2 night RVNs, 3 SVNs, 4 VCAs, and 5 CCAs. We’re also proud to be a training practice for Student Veterinary Nurses and a graduate vet residency provider — fostering a strong culture of professional growth and mentoring.

The practice is well-equipped with:

CT scanner

Digital radiography and ultrasonography

Endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery

Full in-house laboratory

Laser surgery and MLS laser

Dedicated feline ward and theatre

Staff-only rest and breakout areas

You’ll be supported by Branch Partners with advanced certifications in soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and pain management and a wealth of experience to learn from, offering an excellent environment for both clinical learning and collaboration.

Based in the heart of South West London, Medivet Richmond is well connected, with easy access to central London, Kew Gardens, Richmond Park, and major routes such as the M3 and M4. Public transport links include nearby mainline rail, Overground, Underground, and bus routes, with free parking just a short walk away.

If you're an RVN looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive hospital environment, with plenty of scope for development and variety, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or a friendly, informal chat, please contact joanne.gray@medivet.co.uk.

Key Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.

• Life Assurance 3 x salary.

• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.

• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.

• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave

• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities

• Funded certificate opportunities.

• VDS and RCVS fees paid.

• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.

• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.

• Carry out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities.

• Deliver patient monitoring and care.

• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.

• Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.

• Dispense and check medication.

• Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.

• Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.

• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.

• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.

• Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.

• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.