Small Animal Hospital | North Essex, UK
Up to £30,000 DOE | Full-Time | Permanent

Who They Are

I’m working with a well-established small animal hospital in North Essex, delivering a high standard of clinical care across both routine and complex cases.

The practice is fully equipped and supported by an experienced veterinary and nursing team, including certificate holders across multiple disciplines. It’s a supportive, collaborative environment with a strong focus on patient care, development, and maintaining high clinical standards.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a varied caseload
• Support surgical procedures, anaesthesia, and theatre nursing
• Provide inpatient care and patient monitoring
• Assist with nurse consultations and client communication
• Work closely with vets and the wider clinical team
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient welfare and practice efficiency

What You’ll Gain From Them

• Salary up to £32,000 DOE
• Full-time, permanent position
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• £500 CPD allowance + 2 paid CPD days
• Certificate support and development opportunities
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Staff pet discount scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Modern, well-equipped hospital with excellent facilities

What They’re Looking For

Clinical Skills – Confident all-round RVN
Criteria: RCVS registered with experience in general practice or hospital environment

Team Player – Collaborative approach
Criteria: Works effectively within a busy clinical team

Patient Care – High clinical standards
Criteria: Strong focus on patient welfare and quality nursing care

Organisation – Able to prioritise effectively
Criteria: Comfortable managing a varied inpatient and theatre workload

Attitude – Positive and proactive
Criteria: Willingness to develop and contribute to team culture

What’s Next

If you’re looking for a stable, supportive RVN role within a modern hospital environment, I’d love to speak with you.

📧 perry.ward@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 401 078