Full-time RVN - Tunbridge Wells

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Tunbridge Wells

Join a brand-new clinic and become part of a founding team with the opportunity to work to the top of your qualification. This Registered Veterinary Nurse role offers the chance to help shape a modern veterinary experience built around clinical care, clear communication, and a strong client journey.

Key Details

- Profession: Registered Veterinary Nurse

- Hours: Full-time

- City: Tunbridge Wells

- Job Reference: JN-35760

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who wants to be involved in something new and purposeful. You will be part of a growing clinic model that values clinical standards, team support, and genuine development, with the chance to take on varied nursing responsibilities and contribute to how the practice evolves.

About the Role

You will carry out a broad range of clinical nursing duties, including screening procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, administering treatment, assisting in procedures, and maintaining surgical and clinical areas to a high standard. You will also support unsettled patients and monitor stock levels as part of your day-to-day work.

The role places a strong focus on working to the top of your qualification. You will be encouraged to make full use of Schedule 3 within your scope and skills, including minor procedures under veterinary direction, and to lead nurse-led clinics such as health checks, weight clinics, post-operative rechecks, and chronic disease monitoring consultations.

Client communication is a key part of the position. You will keep owners updated, explain care in accessible language, respond to enquiries, and discuss estimates clearly and confidently. Accurate record keeping and proper charging are also expected, alongside support for junior colleagues and participation in regular performance reviews.

About the Practice

The clinic is being developed around a modern approach to veterinary care, with beautifully designed spaces and purpose-built technology. The focus is on making care seamless, personal, and clinically strong for both clients and their pets.

The culture is built around support, development, and sensible caseloads. There is an emphasis on helping clinical teams do their best work while contributing to a wider growth plan across London and beyond.

Working in Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells offers a well-connected base in Kent with rail links into London, making it suitable for candidates who commute or want access to the capital while working locally. It is a practical location for veterinary professionals who value a balance between town living and straightforward travel options.

Benefits

- 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Birthday off after one year’s service.

- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.

- £750 CPD allowance.

- 3 days of dedicated study leave.

- Access to the healthcare incentive after one year of employment.

- Genuine career progression as the group grows.

- Supportive, inclusive culture.

- Regular team and company social events.

- Eligibility to participate in the share options scheme after successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.

- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.

- Monthly peer recognition schemes.

- Celebration of clinic milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required?

You must be listed or registered with the RCVS as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and have proven experience in clinical practice. Strong communication, anaesthetic monitoring, nurse consultations, animal handling, and operating theatre etiquette are all required.

What clinical duties will I be expected to carry out?

The role includes screening procedures, anaesthetic monitoring, administering treatment, assisting veterinarians, preparing surgical sites, maintaining theatre standards, and caring for anxious or unsettled patients. You will also be expected to run nurse consultations and support client follow-up.

Will I be able to work to the top of my qualification?

Yes. The role actively supports RVNs working to the full extent of their qualification, with an expectation that Schedule 3 duties are used where appropriate and within competence.

What sort of nurse-led work is involved?

You will lead and deliver nurse-led clinics, including health checks, weight clinics, post-operative rechecks, and chronic disease monitoring consultations. Nurse consultations and preventative care advice are also part of the role.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday day off after one year, CPD support, study leave, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing and recognition initiatives.

If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where you can contribute, develop, and help shape a new clinic from the outset, we would welcome your application.

Job Reference No: JN-35760