Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Job Role Summary

As an RVN at Conway Road Veterinary Surgery, you will join a small and supportive clinical team consisting of

3 vets, 2 nurses, a receptionist, and an animal care assistant

. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care within our newly refurbished practice, which includes

two theatres, a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography, endoscopy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and a patient lift

. The role is hands-on, varied, and ideal for a nurse who enjoys involvement in all aspects of clinical work, including anaesthesia, inpatient care, dentistry, and surgical support.

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Key Responsibilities & Duties Clinical Nursing

Perform

anaesthetic monitoring

for a wide range of procedures, including routine surgeries and orthopaedic cases. Provide

high-quality inpatient care

, including administering medication, maintaining records, and monitoring hospitalised patients. Carry out

nursing consults

such as post-op checks, nail clips, weight clinics, parasite treatment, and preventative healthcare. Assist with

dentistry

, including dental radiography, charting, scale & polish, and supporting the vet during dental procedures.
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Surgical & Diagnostic Support

Prepare theatres, surgical equipment, and patients for procedures. Assist with imaging diagnostics using

digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy

. Ensure surgical sterility, manage instrument care, and oversee autoclave operations. Support orthopaedic surgical workflow, preparing kits and assisting with surgical nursing tasks.
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Practice Operations

Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of clinical areas including theatres, kennels, prep rooms, and the dental suite. Participate in stock control, ordering, and rotation of consumables and medications. Support reception and client communication when required, providing nurse-level advice and reassurance. Follow all health and safety protocols, including radiation, anaesthetic, and infection-control procedures.
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Teamwork & Client Care

Work collaboratively with vets, nursing colleagues, the receptionist, and the animal care assistant. Deliver excellent

client communication

, ensuring pet owners understand treatment plans, post-operative care, and preventative strategies. Contribute positively to practice culture and team morale in a small-team environment.
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Role Requirements Essential

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with the RCVS. Good competency with

anaesthesia, inpatient care, and general nursing duties

. Confidence working in a

small, busy first-opinion practice

. Ability to use or willingness to learn

dental radiography, endoscopy, and advanced imaging equipment

. Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach. Comfortable supporting a varied caseload, including orthopaedic procedures.
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Desirable

Previous experience in a practice offering

orthopaedics

or advanced diagnostics. Interest in dentistry, imaging, or surgical nursing. Experience assisting in a newly refurbished or multi-theatre clinical environment. Willingness to support student nurses or ACA training.
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What the Practice Offers

Modern, fully refurbished clinical facilities. Opportunity to work closely with a small, dedicated team. Exposure to a wide surgical caseload including orthopaedics. Use of high-quality equipment including dental x-ray, endoscopy and ultrasound. Supportive environment with opportunities to develop clinical skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person