Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Chatham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Chatham is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role offers 20 flexible hours, focusing on nursing consults, inpatient care, and team support, without out-of-hours work. Ideal for those looking for a supportive environment with competitive benefits including CPD allowance, medical insurance, and annual leave. You'll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to quality patient care, making a real impact in the practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

£550 CPD allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts for pet treatments

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to work in a supportive clinical environment.
• Experience with small animals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing consults and inpatient care.
• Assist in theatre work and client communication.
• Support the wider clinical team.

Skills

Passionate and proactive

Good communication

Team player

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Part Time Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Easipetcare Chatham – Where your skills and wellbeing truly matter

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team at Easipetcare Chatham on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). This is the perfect opportunity for an RVN seeking flexibility, a positive working culture, and the chance to make a real impact within a close-knit clinical team.

Our practice is warm, welcoming and well established, with a loyal client base and a team that genuinely cares. Conveniently located just off the M20 and commutable from London, our deceptively spacious surgery offers:

• Four consult rooms
• Separate canine and feline wards
• Dedicated X-ray and ultrasound suite
• A large modern theatre and prep room
• A supportive environment committed to quality patient care

You’ll be joining a friendly team of 3 Vets, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN and a fantastic reception crew. Our clinically trained practice principal has over 15 years of small animal experience and is dedicated to helping every team member thrive.

Working hours/rota

The role is 20 hours per week, with flexibility in how these hours are structured. You will enjoy a varied mix of nursing consults, inpatient care, theatre work, client communication, and supporting the wider clinical team. There is a 1 in 3 Saturday morning commitment, shared across the team, and no out-of-hours work — when you’re off, you’re truly off.

Whether you’re returning to practice, seeking a better work-life balance, or prefer a part-time schedule, we are happy to work with you to create a rota that fits your lifestyle.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

We are committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and will discuss reasonable adjustments.

Easipetcare, Chatham

Union Street, Chatham, Chatham, ME4 4PZ, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.