Job Description

REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE (RVN) - Full-Time or Part-Time

Abbeywell Vets, Folkestone

30,000 - 35,000 (FTE/DOE)

We are a family owned, independent small-animal first opinion practice practice. We're based in Folkestone's high street, just a short walk from our beautiful coastline. We're looking for a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive and welcoming team.

Whether you're newly qualified and eager to learn or an experienced RVN looking for a practice that values your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Abbeywell?

We know every practice says they have a "great team" and "lovely clients" - and we do! But the team will always go the extra mile to make sure everyone feels supported and valued. Here's what you can expect:

A work-life balance?

No Sundays, No Bank Holidays and No out-of-hours Choice of 2, 3 or 4 days a week (20 to 40 hours) 1:4 Saturday mornings (just 5 hours) A real 1-hour lunch break in the diary

What are some of the duties?

Nurse consults including vaccinations, long-term injections etc Assisting in theatre and monitoring general anaesthetics In-patient care and monitoring Processing in-house blood work and microscopy Dealing with repeat medication requests and dispensing Assisting with reception All the general RVN duties that you would expect in a first opinion

Rewards & benefits that grow with you

Salary of 30,000 to 35,000 (FTE/DOE) 36 days paid holiday (pro-rata), increasing each year BUPA private healthcare RCVS fees covered Paid time off to work with animal charities Fun socials including free trips to Lanzarote, Paris, Morocco A supportive working environment

Room to grow

1,000 annual CPD allowance as standard - with no ceiling if you'd like to pursue certificates We want our nurses to develop in the areas that excite them most, and we'll back you every step of the way

Kit you'll want to use

Digital X-ray, ultrasound with echo & Doppler, multi-parameter monitors, laser therapy - the list goes on

Who we're looking for

A friendly, enthusiastic RVN who enjoys their career and works well as part of a team, values high standards of patient care, works well under pressure and likes to have a laugh along the way.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role where you can develop your skills and take on new responsibilities, or just a couple of days a week in a relaxed and supportive practice, we'll be happy to chat.

Interested?

If you'd like to find out more - or just have a few questions - drop Dan an email in confidence

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Confirm that you are a Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse and your name is on the RVN Register at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: RVN