Registered Veterinary Nurse

Southdown Veterinary Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Cambridge is inviting applications for a Registered Veterinary Nurse position. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week with a shared Saturday rota, delivering exceptional pet care and supporting teams in clinical settings. This role offers growth opportunities through ongoing training and a supportive work environment. Benefits include RCVS fee coverage, generous CPD allowance, holiday options, and staff discounts on services and pet care products.

Benefits

RCVS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Dedicated Veterinary Nurse with a passion for pet wellness.
• Ability to support patient outcomes as part of the clinical team.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high quality standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients and their owners daily.
• Support patient care in all aspects of clinical work.
• Communicate with confidence to build strong relationships.

Skills

Passionate about delivering exceptional care

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality consciousness

Willingness to learn and develop

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Onsite

Location: Cambridge
Contract: Permanent
Practice Type: First Opinion

Competitive Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience.

We are looking for an RVN to join our team. The role is 40 hours across 5 days a week with a 1 in 4 share of the Saturday morning rota. We can also consider part-time applications for the right candidate.

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you\'ll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients\' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn\'t just a job—it's in our nature.

We put our people first—because when you\'re supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you\'ll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you\'re looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Arbury Road Vets

Arbury Road is a small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Our facilities include an x-ray machine, dental x-ray unit, and ultrasound machine, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals.

About you

We\'re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Cambridge team. No two days will be the same; you will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients\' care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition—ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient.
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. When you join us, you\'ll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPetfood, and medications

Join us at CVS

We\'re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.