Veterinary Nurse

It's important to us that you feel part of our team from the start. We like to keep in touch with regular check-ins and team meetings. There's always a teammate around for support or a quick chat. Are you ready to join our movement? Our recruitment journey - key dates for you to note Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:

• Application
You'll be asked to answer 3 questions to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.
• Panel Interview
If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a panel interview with the Hiring Manager. This is a chance to:
• Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of
• We encourage you to ask questions about the role, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.
• Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you. We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest, so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out. The deadline for applications will be 10th August 2026 What a day might look like for you Here at RSPCA no two days are the same, as a Veterinary Nurse, we've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like, for a full insight please refer to the attached job description. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care across a range of species, including hedgehogs, an array of species of birds (from robins to buzzards to herons), foxes, badgers, deer, seals to name a few! You will also be working on shift with the wildlife assistants on standard animal husbandry and care. This role covers all aspects of veterinary nursing from tailored care planning, pain management, medication administration, and euthanasia, to advanced clinical tasks like fluid therapy, wound care, blood sampling and catheterisation. You'll assist with anaesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging while maintaining high standards of hygiene, biosecurity, and animal handling. You'll be expected to contribute to audits, implement evidence-based veterinary practices, and help foster a supportive and sustainable working environment. As an advocate for animal welfare, you'll be at the heart of a collaborative clinical team, guiding animal care assistants and promoting best practice in both treatment and advocacy. You will be on a three week rolling rota (currently being reviewed), working weekends, and bank holidays in accordance to the rota. Working hours range in shifts from approximately 8am to 6pm or 1pm to 10.30pm. Please note: You will have the option of choosing between a full time, 35 hour position or a part time 17.5 hour position. What will help you succeed in this role

Do you want to help create a better world for animals?,
• RVN: Current registration with RCVS (preceded by prerequisite of degree or diploma in veterinary nursing).
• Previous experience of working in relevant disciplines (Veterinary Practice, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Animal Centre).
Desirable:
• Shelter/Charity veterinary experience.
  
  At the RSPCA, we believe animal welfare is everyone's welfare. Join us in creating a better world for every animal. We can do it if we work together - everyone for every animal. Choose a career with us and make a difference.
  
  Professional development
35 hour working week (full time) 25 days holiday Family friendly policies Pension scheme Healthcare cash plan Employee Assistance Programme Occupational sick pay Life assurance Dog friendly policies Cycle to work scheme Discount schemes