51 Veterinary Nurses jobs in the United Kingdom
Veterinary Care assistant
Posted 14 days ago
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I have a lovely independant practice looking for an experienced VCA full time.
Must have at least 1-2 years previsous experience.
Core Responsibilities:
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Animal Care:
- Feeding, watering, and ensuring animals have access to fresh food and water.
- Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, cages, and kennels.
- Grooming and exercising animals.
- Monitoring animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.
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Assisting with Treatments and Procedures:
- Preparing equipment and treatment rooms.
- Assisting with basic treatments, such as administering medications (under supervision).
- Restraining animals for examinations and procedures.
- Monitoring animals during and after procedures.
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General Practice Support:
- Maintaining a clean and organized practice environment.
- Handling and transporting animals safely.
- Some VCAs may also assist with reception or administrative tasks.
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Specific Duties for Inpatients:
- Exercising, grooming, and feeding hospitalized animals.
- Monitoring and providing supportive care to inpatients.
- Preparing the operating theatre and relevant equipmen
Veterinary Care assistant
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
I have a lovely independant practice looking for an experienced VCA full time.
Must have at least 1-2 years previsous experience.
Core Responsibilities:
-
Animal Care:
- Feeding, watering, and ensuring animals have access to fresh food and water.
- Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, cages, and kennels.
- Grooming and exercising animals.
- Monitoring animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.
-
Assisting with Treatments and Procedures:
- Preparing equipment and treatment rooms.
- Assisting with basic treatments, such as administering medications (under supervision).
- Restraining animals for examinations and procedures.
- Monitoring animals during and after procedures.
-
General Practice Support:
- Maintaining a clean and organized practice environment.
- Handling and transporting animals safely.
- Some VCAs may also assist with reception or administrative tasks.
-
Specific Duties for Inpatients:
- Exercising, grooming, and feeding hospitalized animals.
- Monitoring and providing supportive care to inpatients.
- Preparing the operating theatre and relevant equipmen
Accuracy Checking Technician/Pharmacy Technician Pet Health Division
Posted 1 day ago
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Role: Accuracy Checking Technician/Pharmacy Technician Pet Health Division
Location: On-site at Bardon, LE67 1GQ
Salary: £ 15.30 per hour plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, scheduled between Monday and Sunday. The primary shift will be Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that occasional weekend work may be required, depending on business needs.
Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.
As an accredited Accuracy Checking Technician supporting our Pet Health division, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of veterinary prescriptions in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Acting as the final checker, you will uphold the highest standards of clinical accuracy and regulatory compliance, ensuring all prescriptions are dispensed daily and performance targets are consistently met.
You’ll work closely with pharmacy teams and cross-functional departments to maintain robust quality controls, support day-to-day clinical operations, and contribute to a workplace culture that is professional, collaborative, and purpose-led.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you’ll be doing?
- Ensure all prescriptions received are dispensed daily
- Support the clinical team with day to day activities
- Comply with P2U dispensary operations procedure and meet internal targets for dispensing quality and accuracy
- Adhere to all legal, ethical, professional and company requirements
- Working within a high-volume environment
- Meeting set targets for individuals and team to meet business targets
- Taking ownership of prescription labelling and accuracy
- Working with key teams across the business (customer service, purchasing, operations & pharmacists
- Ensuring that the workplace remains fun, relaxed and friendly.
Who are we looking for?
- Holds a valid ACT qualification or is a registered Pharmacy Technician with the ACT module
- Is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and committed to maintaining professional standards
- Has experience in veterinary prescriptions or a strong interest in pet health (preferred but not essential)
- Thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
- Works collaboratively across teams and communicates clearly with colleagues in pharmacy, operations, and customer service
- Is confident using IT systems, including Excel at an intermediate level, and quick to learn new tools
- Demonstrates initiative, organisation, and a proactive approach to continuous professional development (CPD)
- Embodies Pharmacy2U’s core values—Purposeful, Ambitious, Trusted, Inventive, Excellent, Nurturing, and Team-Focused
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA) Pet Health Division
Posted 1 day ago
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Role: Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA) Pet Health Division
Location: On-site at Bardon, LE67 1GQ
Salary: £ 14.10 per hour plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, scheduled between Monday and Sunday. The primary shift will be Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that occasional weekend work may be required, depending on business needs.
Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.
As an Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant supporting our Pet Health division, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, timely, and precise dispensing of veterinary prescriptions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Acting as the final checker, you will uphold the highest standards of accuracy and compliance, ensuring all prescriptions are dispensed daily and meet internal performance targets.
You’ll collaborate closely with pharmacy teams and cross-functional departments to maintain robust quality controls, support clinical operations, and contribute to a workplace culture that is professional, friendly, and purpose-driven.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you’ll be doing?
- Ensure all prescriptions received are dispensed daily
- Support the Pet Health clinical team with day to day activities
- Comply with P2U dispensary operations procedure and meet internal targets for dispensing quality and accuracy
- Adhere to all legal, ethical, professional and company requirements
- Working within a high-volume environment
- Meeting set targets for individuals and team to meet business targets
- Taking ownership of prescription labelling and accuracy
- Ensure appropriate quality controls are in place and communicate to pharmacy teams
- Working with key teams across the business (customer service, purchasing, operations & pharmacists
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD)
- Ensuring that the workplace remains fun, relaxed and friendly
Who are we looking for?
- Holds a valid Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant qualification and is committed to keeping it up to date.
- Has extensive experience in a pharmacy setting—community or online—with a strong understanding of ethical and regulatory standards.
- Brings knowledge or interest in veterinary prescriptions, ideally with prior experience in pet health dispensing.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, especially when working under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment, supporting both pharmacy and cross-functional teams with professionalism and positivity.
- Is confident using IT systems, including Excel at an intermediate level, and quick to adapt to new tools.
- Shows initiative, drive, and a proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous professional development (CPD).
- Embodies our core values—Purposeful, Ambitious, Trusted, Inventive, Excellent, Nurturing, and Team-Focused—in every aspect of their work.
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 6 days ago
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Registered Veterinary Nurse - General - Plymouth - £30,000 Annually
Are you looking for a role that combines your skilled veterinary nursing expertise with the charms of coastal living? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our vibrant team in Plymouth. Our well-established practice offers not only a fantastic location but also friendly colleagues and a bustling environment where you can truly make a difference. Set within a popular retail park, you'll enjoy a diverse caseload and the chance to enhance your skills in a dynamic setting. Whether you’re full-time or seeking a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks and benefits:
- Earn up to £30,000 annually depending on your experience. Step into a role with no out of hours, allowing you to have a great work-life balance.
- Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday, which rises to 33 days after two years of dedicated service.
- We cover your professional memberships, including RCVS and VDS.
- Benefit from a dedicated CPD allowance and time off for study, fostering your growth and career progression.
- Secure your peace of mind with our life assurance at 4 times your annual salary and a contributory pension scheme.
- Join our Cycle to Work scheme for an eco-friendly commute.
- Take advantage of our Colleague Reward Hub, offering exclusive discounts online and on the high street, including 20% off at Pets at Home, Vets4Pets, and the Groom Room.
What you will do:
- Provide top-notch nursing care to our patients, from admission to recovery and discharge, ensuring they have a smooth experience.
- Monitor anaesthetics with precision and care in our state-of-the-art facility.
- Work collaboratively with our dedicated team, contributing to clinical excellence and the overall success of the practice.
- Participate in a fair share of the weekend rota, ensuring a consistent level of care throughout the week.
- Bring your all-round skills to the table, showing initiative and empathy in both patient and client care.
Living and working in Plymouth offers the best of both worlds: the vibrant energy of a maritime city coupled with the tranquillity of nature. With its stunning coastlines, rich history, and lively cultural scene, Plymouth provides an inspiring backdrop to develop your career as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Join us and make the most of this unique opportunity!
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 14 days ago
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Leigh
27,000 per annum
I currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a dynamic team in a 24 hour Veterinary Hospital in Leigh, Manchester. This is a full time role of 40 hours spread over 4 days.
Responsibilities
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our patients and clients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Circulating through multiple departments, including theatre, consultations, pharmacy, emergency, and inpatient care.
- Providing hands-on nursing care, including Schedule 3 activities.
- Supporting the theatre and anaesthesia team, if this aligns with your interests.
- Collaborating with our experienced team of vets and nurses to ensure the highest standards of care.
- Participating in a 1-in-5 weekend rota.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
- A proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A commitment to providing excellent patient and client care.
- A desire to learn and grow within a forward-thinking practice.
Day-to-Day
Your day-to-day activities will vary, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment. You may find yourself assisting in theatre, supporting consultations, managing pharmacy tasks, or providing care to inpatients. With 10-hour shifts between 7 am and 8 pm, spread over four days a week, you'll enjoy a balanced schedule that allows for personal time and professional fulfilment.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous Leave : 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- Professional Support : RCVS & VDS fees paid, external CPD funded, and access to an extensive free online CPD program.
- Career Growth : Opportunities for career progression and further training, including certificates.
- Financial Perks : Staff discount schemes, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, and recruitment referral reward scheme.
- Health & Wellness : Life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, wellness programs, employee assistance program, eye care voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Pension : Employer contribution pension scheme.
Interested in hearing more? Call Ellie Forrest on (phone number removed) or Email (url removed)
Veterinary Nurse - RVN - VN - Vet Nurse
WR Health & Social Care are the #1 recruitment partner for nursing jobs, care home jobs and home manager jobs. We recruit UK wide predominantly for nursing home jobs and private hospital jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 6 days ago
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JOB-(phone number removed)-d5cb98f9
Registered Veterinary Nurse - General - Plymouth - £30,000 Annually
Are you looking for a role that combines your skilled veterinary nursing expertise with the charms of coastal living? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our vibrant team in Plymouth. Our well-established practice offers not only a fantastic location but also friendly colleagues and a bustling environment where you can truly make a difference. Set within a popular retail park, you'll enjoy a diverse caseload and the chance to enhance your skills in a dynamic setting. Whether you’re full-time or seeking a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks and benefits:
- Earn up to £30,000 annually depending on your experience. Step into a role with no out of hours, allowing you to have a great work-life balance.
- Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday, which rises to 33 days after two years of dedicated service.
- We cover your professional memberships, including RCVS and VDS.
- Benefit from a dedicated CPD allowance and time off for study, fostering your growth and career progression.
- Secure your peace of mind with our life assurance at 4 times your annual salary and a contributory pension scheme.
- Join our Cycle to Work scheme for an eco-friendly commute.
- Take advantage of our Colleague Reward Hub, offering exclusive discounts online and on the high street, including 20% off at Pets at Home, Vets4Pets, and the Groom Room.
What you will do:
- Provide top-notch nursing care to our patients, from admission to recovery and discharge, ensuring they have a smooth experience.
- Monitor anaesthetics with precision and care in our state-of-the-art facility.
- Work collaboratively with our dedicated team, contributing to clinical excellence and the overall success of the practice.
- Participate in a fair share of the weekend rota, ensuring a consistent level of care throughout the week.
- Bring your all-round skills to the table, showing initiative and empathy in both patient and client care.
Living and working in Plymouth offers the best of both worlds: the vibrant energy of a maritime city coupled with the tranquillity of nature. With its stunning coastlines, rich history, and lively cultural scene, Plymouth provides an inspiring backdrop to develop your career as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Join us and make the most of this unique opportunity!
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted 10 days ago
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Leigh
27,000 per annum
I currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a dynamic team in a 24 hour Veterinary Hospital in Leigh, Manchester. This is a full time role of 40 hours spread over 4 days.
Responsibilities
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our patients and clients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Circulating through multiple departments, including theatre, consultations, pharmacy, emergency, and inpatient care.
- Providing hands-on nursing care, including Schedule 3 activities.
- Supporting the theatre and anaesthesia team, if this aligns with your interests.
- Collaborating with our experienced team of vets and nurses to ensure the highest standards of care.
- Participating in a 1-in-5 weekend rota.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
- A proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- A commitment to providing excellent patient and client care.
- A desire to learn and grow within a forward-thinking practice.
Day-to-Day
Your day-to-day activities will vary, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment. You may find yourself assisting in theatre, supporting consultations, managing pharmacy tasks, or providing care to inpatients. With 10-hour shifts between 7 am and 8 pm, spread over four days a week, you'll enjoy a balanced schedule that allows for personal time and professional fulfilment.
Benefits
We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous Leave : 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
- Professional Support : RCVS & VDS fees paid, external CPD funded, and access to an extensive free online CPD program.
- Career Growth : Opportunities for career progression and further training, including certificates.
- Financial Perks : Staff discount schemes, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, and recruitment referral reward scheme.
- Health & Wellness : Life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, wellness programs, employee assistance program, eye care voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Pension : Employer contribution pension scheme.
Interested in hearing more? Call Ellie Forrest on (phone number removed) or Email (url removed)
Veterinary Nurse - RVN - VN - Vet Nurse
WR Health & Social Care are the #1 recruitment partner for nursing jobs, care home jobs and home manager jobs. We recruit UK wide predominantly for nursing home jobs and private hospital jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Posted today
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We are redesigning the entire veterinary experience making access to care seamless and joyful every day. With beautifully designed clinics and in-house purpose-built technology, we aim to transform how care is both accessed and delivered. Combining modern elegance and first-class pet care, our clinics will redefine the veterinary experience and provide a sanctuary that vet teams, owners and pets genuinely want to hang out in.
We are building the vet group of the future!
We will employ people who are passionate about the veterinary industry, that love what they do as much as we do and embrace the Creature Comforts entrepreneurial spirit.
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse and do you want to join our mission in changing the veterinary industry?
We are opening a brand new practice in Balham and want to hear from you!
Job requirements
- Demonstrable experience as a veterinary nurse.
- Nurse consulting experience.
- GA monitoring experience
- Well-honed surgical etiquette and quarantining procedures
- Veterinary Nursing Degree or equivalent
- Team player
- Great communication skills.
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Practice Management system experience
Job responsibilities
Main purpose & goals
- Clinical Excellence
- Understand and implement all clinical practice protocols.
- Ensure the highest standards of clinical nursing care to our patients
- Ensure all relevant new communications and protocols are understood and followed.
- Participate in the nurse consult rota as necessary and help in the delivery of this valuable service.
Key responsibilities
- Conducting screening procedures, including auscultation and sample procurement.
- General anaesthetic monitoring and record keeping
- Recording accurate and comprehensive clinical notes
- Administering treatments, as directed.
- Disinfecting surgical rooms, medical equipment and maintaining the cleanliness of clinical workspaces to a high standard
- Aiding veterinarians during invasive and non-invasive procedures and protocols.
- Tending to unsettled animals with urgency
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels
- Boosting pet owners' knowledge about routine and specialised caring procedures.
- Although you will be mainly based at one site, you may be required to cover shifts at other sites as necessary.
Job benefits
- Working in a beautiful clinic, alongside highly skilled veterinary professionals
- Being part of a people (and animal)-first culture
- 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off after 1 year.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme provided by Nest
- World class team, with room to grow and learn
- Regular company social events.
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Independent Practice – Sandy, Hertfordshire
Location: Sandy, Hertfordshire
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time considered
Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8am–1pm)
Salary: £28,000 – £33,000
The Opportunity
We are representing a modern, independent small animal practice in Sandy, Hertfordshire, who are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their supportive and friendly team. Final-year Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs) will also be considered.
This newly established practice is founded on compassion, continuity of care, and teamwork, offering a welcoming environment for both staff and clients. With a growing caseload, this is an excellent opportunity to make your mark within a developing practice.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient nursing care
- Support vets with anaesthesia, surgery, and consultations
- Provide excellent client communication and education
- Assist with organisation of the practice and mentoring junior staff
- Join the Saturday morning rota (no OOH or on-call)
About You
- RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse (or final-year SVN)
- Confident across all aspects of general nursing and patient care
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Flexible to work full-time or part-time hours
Why Join This Practice?
Independent, family-run practice with a supportive culture
Modern facilities and equipment in a new practice environment
Flexible working hours and a limited weekend rota
Opportunity to grow and develop your career as the practice expands
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