Registered Veterinary Nurse

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small, friendly small animal practice in New Malden on a 12-month maternity cover contract starting in August 2026.

About Us
You’ll be joining a supportive and stable team consisting of 6 vets, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 4 VCAs, a dedicated reception team, a practice administrator, and our practice manager. Many members of our team have been with us for 6–10 years, creating a welcoming and collaborative working environment.

Our practice owner, who qualified 25 years ago, has significantly developed the practice since taking over in 2012, and as a result we are continually growing and welcoming new faces to our team.
Following our recent expansion, the practice now features:

• 6 consultation rooms
• 2 operating theatres
• A dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
• A dedicated imaging room with digital X-ray, ultrasound and a rigid endoscope
• A separate pharmacy

Alongside treating cats, dogs and rabbits, we also care for a wide range of exotic species. Our exotics vet and exotics nurse are both qualified in Exotic Animal Medicine, further enhancing the level of care we can provide in practice. To support this, we have separate wards for dogs, cats and exotics, dedicated waiting areas, and a recently added isolation ward.

About You
This is an incredibly exciting time for our practice, and we are looking for someone enthusiastic, proactive and positive to help support the team as we move into this next chapter.

You will be motivated and organised, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient and client care. You’ll take pride in your work and enjoy being an active part of a busy practice.

We encourage all of our colleagues to develop their skills and achieve their career goals. Nurses are the heart of our practice, playing a vital clinical role in the care of our patients. We are looking for someone who embraces all aspects of the Veterinary Nurse role and who is interested in understanding how the practice operates as a business.

About the Role
12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week, with no weekend work required. The successful candidate must be available to work at least Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

The role will include a wide range of first-opinion nursing duties, including:

• Anaesthetic monitoring
• Inpatient care
• Nurse consultations
• Radiography and ultrasonography
• Ordering and stock management
• Assisting with procedures
• Administration tasks 

There will also be opportunities to become involved in Schedule 3 procedures, allowing you to fully utilise and develop your clinical skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 based on experience
• Generous CPD opportunities, including funded certificates.
• Social events and a focus on wellbeing.
• Contributory pension schemes
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS).
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group. 

We can offer a friendly, inclusive work environment, and are happy to support individuals’ areas of special interest. You will be joining a bubbly, hard-working team who provide outstanding pet healthcare and fantastic, caring customer service.

If you're ready for an enriching career, we would love to hear from you! For more information or a confidential conversation, please email Ryan at Soutvets@vets4pets.com or apply via our career’s website. 

Location: SW20 0JQ

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!