Registered Veterinary Nurse at PDSA, Stockbridge Village

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a job where your skills are truly valued, your caseload is varied, and pet wellbeing always comes before profit?

Whether you are recently qualified with a couple of years under your belt or an experienced RVN looking for a supportive, purpose-driven team with a wealth of knowledge, we want to hear from you.

We work as close to private practice care standards as possible, but with a crucial difference: our heart is 100% in charity work.

Why Join Us? (The Perks & The Reality)

• Skill Development & Broad Caseload with exposure to a huge variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases to continuously build your expertise.
• Work in well-equipped hospitals with separate dog/cat wards, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and extensive orthopaedic gear.
• Work alongside long-standing colleagues who bring a fantastic wealth of knowledge and a strong, supportive team ethos.
• Standard 37.5 hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break. Flexible full-time or part-time options available.

What the Veterinary Nurse Role Involves:

Charity nursing is fast-paced, testing, and deeply rewarding. You will be supporting those in need who love their pets dearly.

Your day-to-day will cover:

• Hands-on inpatient nursing, monitoring, and emergency care.
• Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Running nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Radiography, diagnostic imaging, and dispensary management.

Rewards & Benefits

• Structured internal CPD programs and clear career development pathways.
• 3 days CPD and £500 per year allowance, plus full payment of your RCVS fees.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell 5 days).
• Dedicated annual days for Volunteering, Celebration, and Wellbeing.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support, private medical cover, and life assurance (4x salary).
• Generous pension options with employer contributions rising up to 10%.
• Fetch discounts platform, staff pet discounts and enhanced family leave

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 months UK small animal experience preferred).
• Pragmatic, efficient, and welfare-focused in your approach to patient care.
• Confident and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about making a genuine difference to people and pets in need.

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