Registered Veterinary Nurse

Southdown Veterinary Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated Out of Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide exceptional care on weekends. As part of this part-time role, you will support patients during their recovery and ensure high-quality service at a busy out-of-hours hospital. Experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse is essential, as you will work closely with the team to deliver the best possible care. Joining this supportive environment also offers excellent training opportunities and benefits including CPD funding and holiday options.

Benefits

RCVS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a dedicated Veterinary Nurse with a passion for animal care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to provide excellent clinical support as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and their owners.
• Ensure quality of care and maintain practice standards.
• Support clinical work in triage and anaesthesia.

Skills

Exceptional care delivery

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical work support

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Out of Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse - weekend days
MiNightVet Maidenhead, Summerleaze
Berkshire
Salary up to £37,000 FTE depending on experience
On-site | Permanent | Part-time

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.

Active Vetcare Summerleaze is seeking a Saturday & Sunday days RVN to provide wrap around care for our clients and patients.

This position is part time working on average 22 hours a week, covering every Saturday & Sunday day 7:30am-7:30pm.

This role includes inpatient care, triage and anaesthesia, among other things, and would suit an RVN who enjoys working OOH and is interested in ECC! You will be supported at all times by a Vet & PCA.

MiNightVet Maidenhead (Summerleaze) is a small animal, out of hours hospital with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Our facilities include X-ray machine, dental x-ray machine, ultrasound, and endoscopy units, 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 MinightVet Maidenhead 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.

Benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. 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.