Full-time RVN - Dartford

Permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse – Dartford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join an award-winning veterinary team in Dartford, Kent. This role offers a varied caseload, modern facilities and genuine scope for progression, making it an attractive move for an RVN who wants to develop clinically while being part of a supportive environment. If you are looking for a role where patient care is the priority, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Details

- Job Type: Permanent

- Profession: Registered Veterinary Nurse

- City: Dartford

- County: Kent

- Salary: Up to £35,000 p/a reflective of skills and experience

- Working Pattern: 4-day week

- Weekends: 1:5 weekends, with TOIL for weekends worked

- Hours: 7.30 am to 5.30 pm or 10.30 am to 8.30 pm

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a role that offers clinical variety, real support and room to grow. You will be involved in interesting and advanced cases, with opportunities to develop within the areas of nursing that matter most to you, whether that is theatre work, wards, anaesthesia, intensive care or a broader all-rounder remit.

About the Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play an important part in the day team and contribute to the care of a varied patient caseload. The work includes orthopaedics, TPLOs, fracture repairs, complex medical cases and laparoscopic spays, giving you regular exposure to interesting clinical work.

You will be expected to bring strong clinical skills, confidence in emergency situations and a compassionate approach to patient care. Excellent communication and teamworking skills will be important, as you will be working closely with a dedicated clinical team to support patients throughout their treatment and recovery.

There is scope to develop into more senior responsibilities over time, with potential routes into Lead or Senior RVN roles, theatre or wards nursing, or management. The role is well suited to someone who wants to progress while maintaining a strong focus on patient care.

About the Practice

The practice is described as award-winning and forms part of a proudly independent, multi-award-winning veterinary group. It is committed to excellent service for clients and respectful, caring and expert care for animals, alongside a supportive and encouraging workplace for its teams.

You will be joining a Small Animal Practice environment with modern facilities and top-of-the-range equipment. The wider clinical setting offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, supported by digital X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory.

The team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeon colleagues, nurses and support staff who are focused on delivering high standards of care. The culture is collaborative, with a clear emphasis on professional development, CPD, and certificate support.

Working in Dartford

Dartford is well-placed for candidates seeking a Kent location with practical transport links and access to nearby areas, including London and the wider Kent region. It may suit Registered Veterinary Nurses who want a commuting-friendly base while working in a busy clinical environment. The area offers a mix of urban convenience and access to surrounding towns, which can support a manageable work-life balance.

Benefits

- 4-day week

- 1:5 weekends with TOIL for weekends worked

- Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility

- CPD support

- Certificate support

- Career progression opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You can expect a varied and interesting caseload, including orthopaedics, TPLOs, fracture repairs, complex medical cases and laparoscopic spays. The role also offers exposure to surgery, wards, anaesthesia and intensive care.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No out-of-hours provision is mentioned in the job information provided. The role does include 1:5 weekends, with TOIL for weekends worked.

What support will be available?

The practice offers a supportive and collaborative team environment, along with CPD, certificate support and clear career progression opportunities. You will be working alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeon colleagues, nurses and support staff.

What facilities does the practice offer?

The practice has modern facilities and top-of-the-range equipment. The wider client description also confirms digital X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory.

What experience is required?

The role requires a dedicated and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong clinical skills, confidence in emergencies, excellent communication and good teamworking ability.

If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values patient care, progression and a varied clinical workload, please apply or get in touch for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35196