At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Oval Pet Centre on a full-time basis. This position will be based across both our Welling and Sidcup sites on a fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent after 10 months.
Oval Pet Centre is a busy, well-established first-opinion small-animal practice operating across two sites in SE London/Kent. We are proud of the supportive culture we have built here, with our own colleagues rating Oval as an excellent place to work in a recent team survey. We offer an excellent, balanced workload allowing you the time to hone your skills and develop your interests. We’re also a diverse, international team, with colleagues from the UK, Romania, Italy and Poland, bringing different experiences and perspectives to the practice.
Practice Highlights
* Well-equipped practices, with a great range of diagnostic facilities including IDEXX in-house blood and urinalysis machines, ultrasound and a dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray.
* 2-site group based 20 minutes from London.
* Friendly and experienced team of 5 full-time Vets, 6 RVNs and 12 support team members.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Working Pattern
* 38 hours per week
* 2-week rota pattern, week 1 working 4 x 8.5-hour shifts, week 2 working 5 x 8.5-hour shifts between 9 am - 6 pm
* 1:4 Saturdays working 8:30 am - 5 pm with day off during the week
* No OOH
General Responsibilities
*Delivering excellent nursing care to our patients and supporting their owners.
*Working alongside our Vets with a varied medical and surgical caseload.
*Nurse clinics, inpatient care, anaesthesia and monitoring, laboratory work and dentistry.
*Helping us maintain a positive, professional and compassionate environment for our clients, patients and team.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
* A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
*Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
*Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
* Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
* RCVS and VDS fees covered
* Pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
