Job ID: TVRS152

Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

£26,000 - £35,000

Hours

Full Time

Practice Type

General Practice (1st Opinion)

Accommodation

No Accommodation

Equipment Consulting Rooms In-house Lab Surgical Suite And More

Recruitment Consultant

Sam Kelly

01626 249108

Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

The Package

Salary up to £35,000 (Annual)

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  • Competitive salary (typically £26,000–£35,000+ DOE)
  • CPD allowance with support for additional training and certificates
  • Paid RCVS fees and professional memberships
  • 5–6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Relocation support where applicable
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay (practice dependent)
  • Health and wellbeing benefits (varies by employer)

Job Description

We are recruiting Registered Veterinary Nurses across Watford and the surrounding region, working with independent practices, established veterinary groups, and referral hospitals.

Whether you are a newly qualified RVN seeking your first permanent role or an experienced nurse looking for career progression, clinical development, or improved work–life balance, we recruit for a wide range of permanent nursing opportunities.

Many practices in and around Ascot offer flexible working patterns, including part-time roles, four-day weeks, and reduced weekend commitments. Several positions are no OOH, while others provide shared or well-compensated OOH rotas.

Typical responsibilities include nurse consultations, anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, theatre work, diagnostic support, Schedule 3 procedures, accurate clinical record-keeping, and client communication. Some roles also support the development of specialist interests such as ECC, imaging, behaviour, or clinical coaching and mentoring.


Why work with us?

We focus on accurate job matching, transparency, and a straightforward recruitment process. You will only be introduced to permanent Vet Surgeon roles that align with your salary expectations, rota preferences, and clinical interests.

Support includes:

  • Full role details before interview

  • Honest salary and benefits information

  • Interview preparation and offer negotiation

  • Long-term career and progression guidance


Requirements

  • RCVS registration

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Recent small-animal clinical experience (typically 2+ years unless stated otherwise)

  • Competent in routine consultations and surgery

  • Good communication and teamwork skills


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