Registered Veterinary Nurse – Modern Independent Practice
4 weeks ago 
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Salary
£33,000
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Iain Anderson
Cardiff, United Kingdom
RVN role in a modern independent Cardiff practice with no OOH, strong clinical involvement, a varied caseload, and excellent development and wellbeing support.
Who They Are
This is an independent small animal practice based in Cardiff, offering first‑opinion care supported by modern facilities and a collaborative clinical team. The practice focuses on continuity of care, clinical autonomy, and maintaining high professional standards across all nursing and veterinary activities.
The site includes dedicated clinical spaces, diagnostic equipment, surgical facilities, and structured nursing workflows. The nursing team works closely with veterinary surgeons and support staff to deliver consistent, evidence‑based care to a diverse caseload.
The practice environment encourages professional development and values the contribution of registered veterinary nurses in day‑to‑day clinical delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high‑quality inpatient and outpatient nursing care, from admission to discharge.
- Assist with surgical procedures, diagnostics and treatments, adhering to practice protocols.
- Monitor inpatients, support pain‑management plans, and maintain clinical welfare standards.
- Conduct routine nursing duties including theatre assistance, anaesthesia monitoring (within RCVS guidance), imaging support and patient preparation.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure clear communication across the veterinary team.
- Support stock control, practice organisation, and maintenance of clinical areas.
- Work closely with senior nursing colleagues, veterinary surgeons and the wider support team.
This is a full‑time role, with no out‑of‑hours or on‑call requirements.
What You’ll Gain From Them
- Salary £28,000–£33,000, depending on experience.
- No OOH or on‑call duties.
- A supportive, independent clinical environment with opportunities to develop nursing skills.
- Professional development support including:
- £1,000 annual CPD allowance
- 3 days’ paid CPD leave
- Support for certificate training
- A comprehensive benefits package including:
- 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday leave
- Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
- Paid lunch breaks
- Gym membership
- Free uniform
- Free on‑site parking
- Staff pet‑care discounts
- Death‑in‑service benefit
Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address:
Cardiff, United Kingdom