Registered Veterinary Nurse – Independent Small Animal Clinic – South East London

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.

Salary: £32,000–£37,000
Hours: 4 days per week, 9am–7pm + 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am–1pm)
No out-of-hours or bank holidays
Experience: Minimum 1 year post-qualification

Overview

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.

About the Clinic

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:

• Digital X-ray & ultrasound

• Spacious operating theatre

• Two consult rooms + dedicated RVN consult room

• Separate cat ward

• In-house laboratory

• Comfortable staff welfare area

The Role

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.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing a warm, professional welcome to clients and pets

• Delivering high-quality anaesthetic monitoring and peri-operative nursing care

• Nursing and monitoring inpatients/outpatients to an excellent standard

• Running nurse clinics (post-op checks, weight clinics, preventative care)

• Administering medications and supporting diagnostics

• Maintaining accurate clinical records

• Providing compassionate, informative support to pet owners

Benefits

• Great work-life balance: 4-day week + 1 in 3 Saturday AM, no OOH

• Salary: £32,000–£37,000 DOE

• Positive, collaborative team culture

• Hands-on clinical variety

• Staff discounts on treatments/medications

• £300 CPD allowance + 2 CPD days

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

About You

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have at least 1 year of qualified experience

• Bring warmth, positivity, and strong communication skills

• Enjoy building client relationships

• Are organised, reliable, and proactive

• Maintain consistently high standards of care

• Work well as part of a supportive team

Apply Now

If you’re looking to join a growing independent practice where your input genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by sending your CV to:
ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com
01392 793241