Registered veterinary nurse role, independent team, Colchester, Essex

Location Colchester
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Nurse
Contact name: Louise Evans

Contact email: louise@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8278
Published: 17 days ago
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Required for Independent award-winning team
Best Vet UK Winner | Best Small & Best New Vet UK | Nominated Again for 2025!
My client opened the doors in September 2022 and has already made history — becoming the only practice to win Best Vet UK in its opening year. They are proud to hold the titles of Best Small Vet and Best New Vet in the UK and have been shortlisted for the third year running. 

They’re on the lookout for a caring, committed Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the friendly and award-winning team.
Ideally Full-time preferred, but happy to consider part-time applications
FTE salary increases to £30,000+, depending on experience and skillset
•    Full-time hours: 37.5/week spread across:
o    Three weekday shifts: 8:30am – 7:00pm
o    One shift: 8:30am – 5:30pm
o    Saturday mornings on a 1 in 6 rota
o    Occasional stable inpatient checks at 9pm, with full OOH cover provided by an out of hours provider
What’s on Offer:
•    Health Shield – cashback for prescriptions, dental, optical & 24/7 GP access
•    Generous staff discount
•    VDS cover
•    RCVS fees paid
•    5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with length of service
•    A true family-practice atmosphere – the team genuinely enjoys spending time together both in and out of work. From regular team lunches to BBQs, theatre trips, and more.

If you’re passionate about patient care and want to be part of a team that celebrates success, supports each other, and loves what they do — we’d love to hear from you.
Looking for information or interested in applying for the role of a Small Animal Veterinary Nurse Contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or call 01422 433900 for further details.

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