Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location Oxford
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,500 per year
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4821
Published: about 17 hours ago

A well-established small animal practice in Oxford is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week with a share of weekends. Flexible rota options are available, including 1:6 full weekends or 1:3 single weekend days.

The Practice
You’ll be joining a friendly team of two full-time Vets, one part-time Vet, two RVNs, and a CCA. The clinic is equipped with modern facilities, including its own laparoscopic equipment.

The Role
The successful candidate will take on a varied nursing position, including nurse consults, supporting with surgical and medical cases, monitoring patients, and assisting with procedures. Responsibilities will also include admissions and discharges, patient transfers, dispensing medication, and ensuring regulatory standards are met. This is a role where you’ll have real responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient and client care.

Requirements

  • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client care
  • Experience working effectively within a team
  • Confident in nurse-led consults and schedule 3 procedures
  • Organised, proactive, and able to support practice performance and efficiency

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package from £30,500 
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 6 weeks with service)
  • CPD allowance of £750 plus 2 days paid leave, with certificate funding available
  • Internal CPD opportunities and access to clinical communities
  • VDS and RCVS fees paid
  • Life assurance 
  • Staff Discounts
  • And more

Next Steps - for a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Sophie at Lloyd & Cowan by emailing your CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com.