Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you an RVN looking to work within a thriving, forward-thinking practice?

Hampden Vets delivers the very highest standards of modern veterinary care to pets, horses, and farm animals, with branches across Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. You will be based at our RCVS accredited Hampden Veterinary Hospital.

About us:

Come and join our fantastic team in our multi-discipline hospital that’s’ open 24/7, 365 days a year and has state-of-the-art facilities including CT, dental x-ray. Our large team of animal lovers comprises of 23 RVN’s and 4 PCA’s, including certificate holders and specialists, so there will be no shortage of support and camaraderie to help you settle into your new role. We actively encourage your growth and fulfilment at Hamden Vets, and you will be fully supported with generous funding for CPD.

We pride ourselves on the care we provide and we’re proud of our team!

So, if you’re like minded, caring and approachable we’d love you to be part of the Hampden Vets family.

The Role:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed RVN. A particular interest in nurse clinics is desirable but we are looking for someone who is also happy in ward and theatre.

• 40 hrs/week, covering 4 x10-hour shifts ranging between 07.30 and 19.30hrs (open to part-time applications) – our rota is great for work/balance!
• 1 in 6 weekends (lieu time for this) and participation in the bank holiday rota
• No night shift working as we have a dedicated nights team in place

In our small animal hospital, with a high exotic case load you will have lots of variety rotating through theatre, ward, nurse clinics and dispensing/ admitting/ discharge shifts.

We have a great team spirit with regular team building and social events – we even have star of the month bonuses to recognise and celebrate the “above and beyonds”.

The Area:

Aylesbury, a bustling market town is situated in Buckinghamshire, South East England. This town comes with many great attractions and home to the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery.

It is also a great base for exploring the scenic Chiltern Hills, where you can hike, bike, or picnic among the rolling countryside.

There are good travel links with London under 50 miles away by road and under an hour by train.

Benefits of being part of the Hampden Vets and VetPartners group (pro rata):

• Salary – up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• Paid parking
• £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid
• One other membership subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

If this seems like the role for you, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Hannah Dineen, Head Nurse via email hannah.dineen@hampdenvets.co.uk, or call on 01296 423666.

We look forward to hearing from you!

** Please apply directly - no agency submissions**