Veterinary Nurse - happy and supportive team

Location Kent
Discipline: Veterinary Nurse
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000
Contact name: Emma McGee

Contact email: emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: 1925
Published: 17 days ago

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Kent

Join a supportive, forward-thinking independent practice where you can thrive.

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued, your development is encouraged, and you can become part of a happy, supportive team?

This exciting opportunity is with a thriving, independently owned small animal practice in Kent, known for its advanced first-opinion services, excellent standards of patient care and strong team culture.

Offering a salary of £30,000–£32,000, flexible working hours and excellent opportunities for professional development, this role provides the chance to build a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.


The successful RVN will play an important role in delivering outstanding care to patients. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-quality nursing care to a varied caseload

  • Supporting surgical and medical procedures

  • Monitoring patients and accurately recording their progress

  • Working closely with vets and the wider team to deliver excellent patient care

  • Building positive relationships with clients and providing clear, compassionate communication

  • Contributing to team meetings, practice development and team events

  • Helping to maintain a clean, organised and welcoming clinical environment

The practice is looking for an RVN who is passionate about veterinary nursing and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will have:

  • RCVS registration

  • A strong interest or experience in surgical and/or medical nursing

  • A positive, proactive and forward-thinking approach

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • A genuine commitment to patient welfare and outstanding client care

  • The confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek support

  • Enthusiasm for learning and developing clinical skills

The role offers:

  • Flexible working hours

  • Standard annual leave plus your birthday off

  • £500 CPD allowance

  • RCVS fees paid

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development

  • The opportunity to attend London Vet Show as a team every year

  • A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment

  • A practice that values its team members and encourages professional growth

  • A lovely location and a fantastic client base

This independent small animal practice is proud of its supportive and collaborative team environment, wonderful clients and high standards of patient care.

The practice takes a forward-thinking approach to veterinary medicine and provides an environment where RVNs are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute their ideas and play an important role in the continued success of the practice.

If you’re a patient-focused RVN looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive independent practice, this could be an excellent next step in your veterinary nursing career.

Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Kent.

For further information, an informal chat, or to apply, please email Emma McGee at emma@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07444 223408 today.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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