Pets at Home

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Pets at Home  •  £30k/yr  •  Onsite  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Join Our Friendly Team at Reading Vets for Pets – Registered Veterinary Nurse Wanted!

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for your next career move? At Reading Vets for Pets, we’re more than a veterinary practice – we’re a supportive, close-knit team committed to exceptional care for our patients and each other.

About Us
Located on the bustling Brunel Retail Park, our practice offers easy access to Reading city centre and convenient commuting via car or bus, with plenty of on-site parking. Our purpose-built, modern surgery is equipped to industry-leading standards, including a digital x-ray, dental machine, and fully equipped operating theatre. With a loyal client base and a wide variety of cases, there’s always something new to learn and experience.

The Team
You’ll be joining a friendly and dedicated team, including three veterinarians, two registered veterinary nurses, two student nurses, three veterinary care assistants, and four receptionists. Our Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Owner, Dr. Hassan Salamian, brings over fifteen years of experience to the practice and creates a welcoming, supportive environment where your skills and professional development are truly valued.

Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a qualified and registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care and thrives in a collaborative, supportive team. The ideal candidate enjoys variety in their work and is motivated to grow and develop professionally alongside a friendly and dedicated team.

Why Join Us
At Reading Vets for Pets, you will work in a modern, well-equipped practice with a loyal client base and a wide range of cases. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive team culture, and benefit from a convenient location with excellent transport links and on-site parking. If you are ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, we would love to hear from you.

This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours per week

Job Highlights

  • Competitive salary starting at £30,000 (dependant on experience)
  • Weekends are 1 in 6 and no OOH
  • A very supportive and friendly working environment
  • Actively participate in nurse consultations and engage in a diverse range of tasks from surgery to first option.
  • Company discounts which inc high street shops, cycle to work scheme and 20% off the Pets at Home group and Vets for Pets

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive veterinary nurse with well-rounded skills and a genuine passion for patient care. Success in this role comes from embracing all aspects of the veterinary nurse position while consistently delivering excellent care to both patients and clients. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, bring a positive, can-do attitude, and be committed to outstanding customer service.

Location RG2 0HS

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!

Pets at Home

About Pets at Home

Since 1991, when we were a wholesaler with a team of just 15, we’ve been focused on getting better every day. By putting pets before profit, working as a team and taking pride in everything we do, we’ve grown into a 451 store network with more than 8,913 colleagues working in our Stores, Grooming Salons, Distribution Centres and Support Office.

We are the UK’s leading pet specialist, providing pet owners with all their product needs, as well as our Vets for Pets practices and Grooming salons. We support our colleagues to work with pride and passion, to bring honesty and integrity to work every day, and to do it all with a sense of fun and fearlessness. We never shy away from having the important conversations and doing what we say we’ll do.

Our values and behaviours are practiced daily across the business and are what really makes us an enjoyable, exciting place to work. We're always striving to develop and reward our colleagues with an extensive in-house series of training programmes, wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive benefits package. In 2018 we were delighted to be voted top 5 in the Great Place to Work UK’s Large category.

Our colleagues are central to the success of the business and are fully trained in pet care and dedicated to animal welfare. Pets are central to everything that we do and 93% of colleagues have their own pets too!

If you like the sound of life at Pets at Home, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.petsathomejobs.com/

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Handforth, GB
Year Founded
1991
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