Job Description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Spring Lodge Vets, Witham on a full-time or part-time basis.

Spring Lodge Vets are an RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in Witham, Essex with 5 other accredited branches all a short drive from the hospital. Three of these branches are ‘stand-alone’ branches with facilities to image and operate. The other two branches are ‘consulting only’ branches which feed into the main hospital.

The main hospital in Witham is in walkable distance to a main line train station for easy access to London and is within driving distance to the East coast. We have a good mixture of surrounding countryside and town, and we are only half an hour from Stansted Airport. Our fantastic team is based across all 6 of our sites and is made up of 17 nurses, 10 vets and 22 support staff.

Practice Highlights

*Fully equipped practice with full in-house lab, separate isolation, cat and dog wards. We have an orthopaedic theatre and extensive surgical kit, including laparoscopic equipment and various endoscopes. All X-ray machines are digital; 3 of the sites have an ultrasound machine

*ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic as well as a RWAF Rabbit Friendly Clinic

*Vets and nurses who hold certificates in orthopaedics, surgery, cardiology, and ophthalmology, with a caseload of eye operations referred to the hospital

*We have a few nurses working towards advanced diplomas and fully support development

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

• Ideally 40 hours per week but we can be flexible
• Shifts across all 6 sites between 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
• Shared Saturday morning rota

General Responsibilities

• Inpatient care
• Monitoring anaesthesia
• Nurse consults
• Radiography

*Lab work

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment

*Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice

*Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy

• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.