Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-time

Kernow Vet Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Watford is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their consulting team on a part-time basis. The position offers 22 to 25 hours per week, providing a great opportunity for independence and meaningful client interaction. The ideal candidate will be a qualified nurse who thrives in a smaller branch environment, enjoys building client relationships, and has a passion for excellent animal care. Supportive team environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave (6.6 weeks)

Birthday paid day off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys a varied consulting role.
• Confident in client communication and passionate about providing excellent care.
• Open to experienced RVNs or newly qualified nurses.

Responsibilities

• Support consulting services and assist the vet with appointments.
• Run nurse clinics and offer advice to clients.
• Coordinate cases that need transferring to the main hospital.

Skills

Client communication

Team player

Veterinary knowledge

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Park Veterinary Centre, Watford, Watford, South East

Join a team where your experience truly matters

Park Veterinary Centre in Leavesden is looking for a caring and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our consulting only clinic on a part time basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys nurse clinics, building strong client relationships, and working within a small, friendly team.

You will play a key part in supporting our consulting only service at Leavesden, assisting the vet with appointments, running nurse clinics, offering advice to clients and ensuring every owner and pet receives excellent care. You will also help coordinate any cases that need transferring to our fully equipped Watford hospital.

This role offers approximately 22 to 25 hours per week. We will require at least one long day from 8.30am to 7pm, one or two Saturday mornings from 8.30am to 1pm every four weeks, plus additional weekday mornings. We are happy to discuss the remaining hours to create a pattern that works well for both you and the team. There is also the option to pick up extra hours to help cover annual leave.

Work Schedule

• 22 to 25 hours per week

One long day 8.30am to 7pm

One or two Saturday mornings every four weeks, 8.30am to 1pm

Additional weekday mornings preferred

Further hours available for annual leave cover

Part time, £17,050 DOE for 22 hours

About the Practice

Park Veterinary Centre has been a trusted part of the Hertfordshire community for over 100 years. Our Leavesden branch is a consulting only clinic with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, while our larger Watford site provides full surgical and medical facilities including laparoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital and dental X-ray and advanced monitoring equipment. We are proud to be an RCVS GP Training Practice and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, client care and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys a varied consulting role

Someone confident with client communication and passionate about providing excellent care

A team player who thrives in a smaller branch environment

Open to experienced RVNs, newly qualified nurses, or those returning after a career break

Why Join Us

• A friendly and supportive nursing team

A role that offers independence, meaningful client interaction and a varied caseload

Flexible hours to help support a positive work life balance

Opportunities to take on additional hours if desired

Access to our wider team and facilities at Watford

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 up to £17,050 DOE for 22 hours, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing including discounted gym membership
• Non accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon
• Research funding opportunities
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway with discounts and cashback
• Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Park Veterinary Centre, Watford

256 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, Watford, WD17 3PA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

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