Join Farnham Vets for Pets as an Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in Farnham (GU9 9QJ). This full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time role involves working 1 in 4 weekends with no out-of-hours or overnight inpatient checks, offering a competitive salary and strong career development.
Solid experience in small animal practice required; referral experience is advantageous.
Excellent communication, client care, and teamwork skills required.
Passion for animal welfare and high clinical standards.
Skills & Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing Skills: Deliver excellent patient care, lead nurse-led clinics such as osteoarthritis and weight management, and maintain high clinical standards.
Workflow & Team Support: Support efficient practice processes, contribute to audits, and assist in training and developing RVNs and VCAs.
Professional Development: Actively develop personal clinical interests and participate in team initiatives for continuous improvement.
Potential transition routes: People from veterinary technician or animal care worker roles may bring practical animal handling and clinical support skills, alongside meeting mandatory RVN qualification requirements.
Job description
Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Full-Time (40 hours per week) | 1 in 4 weekends Part-time applications also considered
Join a Practice on the Rise
Farnham Vets for Pets is entering an exciting new chapter. Following recent ownership, we are investing in the future of the practice with a clear vision: to deliver outstanding clinical care, introduce advanced services, and build a high-performing, supportive team.
We are now looking for an experienced and motivated RVN to play an important role in this journey.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, proactive nurse who enjoys working as part of a strong team, contributes positively to those around them, and takes pride in high standards of care.
Our Practice Owners
Our leadership team brings extensive clinical and business experience, with a strong focus on excellence and development:
Kirsty – 15 years qualified, holds a surgical certificate, with a strong hospital background. Clinical interests include regenerative medicine and chronic pain management.
James – 14 years’ experience specialising in physiotherapy and arthritis management. Leads business development and is driving the introduction of gold-standard rehabilitation services. Passionate about career progression and building a positive, progressive workplace.
The Role
This is a hands-on, clinically focused role within a supportive team environment.
Working alongside the Head Nurse and wider team, you will contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, improving efficiency, and supporting the continued development of the practice.
You will:
Work collaboratively with the nursing and VCA team day-to-day
Lead by example in delivering excellent clinical and patient care
Support efficient workflows and contribute to improving practice processes
Support the training and development of RVNs and VCAs
Contribute to audits, team initiatives, and continuous improvement
Take an active role in developing your own clinical interests
About You
We’re looking for someone who is a strong team player, motivated, and takes pride in their work.
You will:
Have solid experience in small animal practice (referral experience advantageous but not essential)
Be confident in your clinical nursing skills
Demonstrate excellent communication and client care
Be passionate about animal welfare and high clinical standards
Enjoy working as part of a team and supporting those around you
Be organised, proactive, and motivated to take on new tasks and responsibilities
Lead by example through professionalism, attitude, and work ethic
What We Offer
In return, we provide a supportive, forward-thinking environment with genuine opportunities for growth:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
No out-of-hours or overnight inpatient checks
Generous CPD allowance, including funded certificates
Contributory pension scheme
Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS
Exclusive company and high street discounts, including 20% off Pets at Home
Why Join Us?
We are a practice that values people as much as patients. Our culture is built on teamwork, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence.
Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we’d still love to hear from you — tell us how you could contribute to our growing team.
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
