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Registered Veterinary Nurse – Hospital 

£26,000 – £35,000 DOE + benefits
Full-time / Permanent
Rayleigh, Essex

 

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied hospital role with excellent clinical exposure?

Do you enjoy all-round nursing and being part of a supportive, collaborative team where no two days are the same?

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy, progressive 24-hour veterinary hospital in Rayleigh, providing round-the-clock care to the local community alongside a growing referral caseload across South Essex.

 

The hospital offers inpatient care, ECC exposure, advanced imaging, surgical support, and expanding nurse-led services, all under one roof. Nurses are genuinely valued for their skills, experience, and contribution to patient care, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, development, and wellbeing.

 

The Role: 

This is an all-round nursing role ideal for an enthusiastic RVN who enjoys variety.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Nurse consults such as booster vaccinations, weight clinics, post-operative checks, and client education 
  • Inpatient and ward nursing with hands-on patient care
  • Theatre support across routine and more advanced procedures
  • Supporting emergency and critical care cases alongside experienced clinicians

You will also contribute to the development of nurse-led clinics and services and support students and newly qualified colleagues where appropriate.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary

  • Supportive 24-hour hospital rota with appropriate clinical backup

  • Structured induction and ongoing mentorship

  • CPD actively encouraged and supported

  • Opportunities to develop clinical interests and nurse-led services

  • Paid professional fees (RCVS and VDS)

  • Company benefits including staff discounts

  • Friendly, inclusive, and welcoming team culture

 

Requirements: 

  • RCVS registered veterinary nurse 
  • Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply with structured support provided 
  • Someone who is compassionate and patient focussed  

 

Location:

The surgery is Iocated in Rayleigh with excellent transport links to Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Chelmsford, Brentwood and surrounding areas. 

 

Want to apply or want more information?

Once you submit your CV, someone will be in contact with feedback and an option for an informal chat within 2 working days.

Feel free to call Compass Associates mainline and ask for Carina Walker, though information will be limited without a CV.

 

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.