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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (Day RVN)
Location: Village Vets Berkhamsted (part of Linnaeus)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Why This Role?
If you are looking for a day RVN role where you can build strong clinical skills while working in a supportive, close-knit team, this is a solid opportunity.
Village Vets Berkhamsted is a busy 2-vet practice with a varied caseload, including exposure to exotics through a certificate holder. You will be part of a small, collaborative nursing team where your contribution is valued and your skills are fully utilised.
This role offers a balance of routine and more complex cases, giving you the chance to develop without the pressure of a large referral environment.
About The Practice
Village Vets Berkhamsted is a well-established small animal practice with strong links to the wider Village Vet network.
- 2-vet practice with an exotic certificate holder
- Team of 3 RVNs
- Support from the wider St Albans hospital for out-of-hours and emergency care
You will work in a practice that values continuity of care, teamwork, and a practical, hands-on approach to nursing.
The Role
This is a hands-on day RVN position where you will be involved in all aspects of patient care.
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You will:
- Support consultations and provide nurse-led clinics
- Assist with surgical procedures and anaesthesia
- Deliver inpatient care and patient monitoring
- Carry out Schedule III procedures where appropriate
- Support client communication and patient follow-up
- Maintain clinical standards and practice hygiene
This is a varied role suited to a nurse who enjoys being fully involved in both clinical and client-facing aspects of practice.
Rota
- Full-time or part-time hours considered
- Includes Saturdays at Berkhamsted
- Shared Sunday and emergency rota at St Albans
This structure gives you exposure to a broader caseload while maintaining a primarily day-based role.
Team & Support
You will be working within a small, supportive nursing team, alongside experienced vets and with access to the wider resources of the Village Vet and Linnaeus network.
The team environment is collaborative, with a focus on:
- Open communication
- Shared workload
- Ongoing development
You will also have access to additional support through the wider hospital network when needed.
Development and Career Progression
As part of Linnaeus, you will have access to the Nursing Career Framework, which includes:
- Structured progression pathways
- Clinically focused development opportunities
- Support for CPD and further qualifications
Whether you want to build confidence in general practice or explore areas such as exotics or surgery, there is scope to develop your interests.
Benefits
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD allowance
- Extensive free Linnaeus CPD programme
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes including gym membership
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness programme including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
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Linnaeus is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all associates, with Mental Health First Aiders across practices and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Village Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Village Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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