Job Description

Are you a confident and compassionate RVN looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking team?



Runnymede Veterinary Hospital in Egham, Surrey, is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our vibrant, friendly, and collaborative small animal team.

About the role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Runnymede, you will be a vital member of a close-knit nursing team dedicated to delivering high standards of care to both patients and clients. Your role will involve assisting with a variety of surgical and medical procedures, providing attentive inpatient care and monitoring, leading nurse clinics, and educating clients. Additionally, you will support and mentor student nurses while contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.



This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your professional skills within a supportive team.

Why join us?

Runnymede Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care and nurturing a strong team culture that values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional growth.

We are equipped with modern facilities and offer a varied and interesting medical and surgical caseload that allows our team to develop and thrive in a clinically challenging environment.

Working hours/rota

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours spread over a four-day week. Shifts vary, with start times ranging from 7:30 am to finish times up to 7:30 pm. Your duties will be a mix of theatre, inpatient care, pharmacy, and occasional consult shifts. You will also work one Saturday in every four (9:00 am to 2:00 pm), with time off in lieu granted the week before.

Importantly, there are no out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday shifts required.

Because our employee's matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work life balance6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off


WellbeingEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support


Development550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsVDS cover RCVS fees


AdditionalPawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care


Up to 34,000 pa DOE