Registered Veterinary Nurse - Flexible Hours + Welcome Bonus Included

🐾 Registered Veterinary Nurse – Hertford Vets for Pets

Salary up to £30,000 DOE | £1,000 Welcome Bonus | Flexible Working | No Sundays | Great Work–Life Balance

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your development is actively encouraged? If you’re seeking a friendly, supportive practice where you can enjoy variety, autonomy, and balance this could be the perfect next step.

Why Join Hertford Vets for Pets?
We’re a small, close-knit team where everyone plays an important role and no one feels like “just a number.” Our nurses are central to how the practice runs, with real involvement across all aspects of clinical care from anaesthesia and inpatient care to nurse consults, lab work and theatre. You’ll have the freedom to shape your role around your strengths and interests.

About the Practice
Based in the charming town of Hertford, our purpose-built clinic offers a welcoming environment for both clients and colleagues. You’ll be joining a warm and supportive team made up of:

• 2 Veterinary Surgeons
• 1 Registered Veterinary Nurse
• 2 Veterinary Care Assistants
• 1 Receptionist

Our facilities include:

• Separate cat and dog wards
• Isolation unit and sterile theatre
• Digital X-ray and ultrasound
• In-house laboratory and microscope
• Capnography with pulse oximetry

We’re proud of our loyal client base and the time we give our team to deliver outstanding care. With 30-minute appointments for non-routine consults and regular visiting specialists (including cardiology, diagnostic imaging and orthopaedics), you’ll enjoy meaningful case involvement and ongoing learning opportunities.

“The team at Hertford Vets for Pets is lovely and the pace is just right. I learned so much during my time here and really enjoyed the balance between consults, anaesthesia and leadership duties.” – Head Nurse

About You
You’ll be a confident, qualified RVN who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care. You’ll bring a positive, proactive approach and enjoy being involved in all areas of the practice.

We’re ideally looking for someone who:

• Is competent across all areas of veterinary nursing, including anaesthesia
• Enjoys running nurse clinics and supporting client education
• Is keen to develop professionally through CPD or further qualifications
• Is organised, compassionate, and a true team player

The Role & Work–Life Balance

We genuinely value balance and flexibility and are happy to consider both full-time and part-time applications.

• No OOH
• No Sundays
• 1 in 3 Saturdays (9am–1pm) with time off in lieu or extra pay
• Weekday shifts (with 30-minute lunch break):
• 8:45am–5:15pm
• 10:45am–7:15pm

What’s in It for You?
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:

• Salary up to £30,000 DOE
• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid at 3 and 6 months)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded and supported CPD
• Company pension scheme
• Contribution towards private healthcare
• Exclusive colleague discounts including 20% off at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and The Groom Room

If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding care, want to feel valued in your role, and would love to be part of a genuinely supportive practice, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal and confidential chat, contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team: Jack.Nesteruk@vets4pets.com 

Location: SG13 7RQ