Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the role: Nursing at the heart of patient care

This is an opportunity to join a modern, progressive nursing team where your professional contribution is recognised and nurse utilisation is an important part of our approach to patient care and service development.

Working alongside our veterinary surgeons and fellow nursing colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, contribute to nurse-led services, support client education and help shape a positive experience for every patient, colleague and client.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high standards of inpatient nursing, patient monitoring, pain management and compassionate care.
• Supporting consultations, investigations and surgical procedures, including imaging using our onsite advanced imaging CT, X-ray and ultrasound facilities.
• Developing and delivering nurse-led clinics, such as chronic disease clinics, senior wellness clinics and providing preventative healthcare advice and client education, helping owners feel confident and informed about their pets' health.
• Contributing to our community veterinary nursing service, bringing professional nursing care, advice and support directly into clients' homes.
• Supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation and ongoing health management, working collaboratively with our veterinary physiotherapy team.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalised patients, including involvement in our 24-hour onsite emergency service.
• Building trusted relationships with clients through clear communication, empathy and a commitment to continuity of care.
• Making effective use of your nursing knowledge, clinical skills and professional judgement to improve patient outcomes and enhance the client experience.
• Contributing ideas, taking initiative and identifying opportunities to improve nursing services, teamworking and the way we deliver care.

We encourage our nurses to be proactive, confident and involved in the development of their role. We want you to feel empowered to make a difference, take ownership of improvements and contribute to a culture where nursing expertise is recognised and maximised.

Our approach: Modern, forward-thinking veterinary nursing

At Archway, we see nurse utilisation as much more than the delegation of tasks. It is about recognising the full value of the Registered Veterinary Nurse and creating the right environment for nurses to use their skills, knowledge and experience effectively.

We want to continue developing a model of veterinary nursing that is responsive to the needs of our patients, supportive of our team and valuable to our clients.

That means creating opportunities for nurses to:

• Lead and develop services: contribute to nurse-led clinics, preventative healthcare, rehabilitation and community nursing.
• Use their skills to their full potential: practise confidently within their competence and professional responsibilities.
• Improve the patient experience: provide individualised, evidence-informed care that prioritises welfare, comfort, safety and recovery.
• Strengthen the team experience: share knowledge, support colleagues and build a culture of mutual respect and professional pride.
• Enhance the client experience: empower owners through education, accessible advice and meaningful partnerships in their pets' care.
• Drive continuous improvement: bring forward ideas, challenge outdated approaches constructively and help shape the future of our nursing services.

We believe that when nurses are supported, trusted and empowered, everyone benefits: our patients receive better care, our team becomes stronger and our clients experience the difference.

Our core values: How we work at Archway

Our values are more than words. They guide how we care for our patients, support one another and build relationships with our clients.

Our facilities

Our facilities support a varied and rewarding nursing role, with opportunities to develop across medical, surgical, diagnostic and rehabilitation services.

They include:

• Modern, independent operating theatres.
• Dedicated dental and imaging suites, including onsite advanced imaging CT, X-ray and ultrasound.
• In-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Gold-standard Cat Friendly Clinic facilities, with dedicated cat and dog waiting areas and wards.
• A veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre with full-time ACPAT physiotherapists.
• Underwater hydrotherapy treadmill and Class IV laser therapy.
• Our own 24-hour onsite emergency service, provided by our own team of veterinary surgeons and qualified nurses.

This breadth of services creates opportunities to work across a diverse small animal caseload, expand your clinical interests and contribute to a genuinely multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Working pattern

About you

We would love to hear from an enthusiastic, caring Registered Veterinary Nurse who:

• Is registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
• Has a genuine passion for animal welfare and high standards of patient care.
• Communicates confidently, compassionately and professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Enjoys collaborative working while taking ownership of their nursing practice.
• Is organised, adaptable and keen to develop their clinical knowledge and skills.
• Understands the value of effective nurse utilisation and is enthusiastic about developing nursing-led services.
• Brings ideas, initiative and a positive approach to continuous improvement.
• Takes pride in their profession and is committed to learning and development.
• Shares our values and wants to contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Whether you are an experienced RVN or looking to take the next step in your nursing career, we are interested in your aspirations, ideas and the contribution you would like to make.

You do not need to have every skill or special interest already established. What matters most is your commitment to excellent nursing, your willingness to learn and your enthusiasm for making a difference.

Why Archway?

At Archway, we believe great veterinary care starts with a team that feels supported, valued and empowered to make a difference.

As an independent, family-owned practice, we offer the opportunity to be part of a team where your contribution matters and your ideas can help shape how we work.

You will benefit from:

• A friendly, experienced and supportive veterinary team.
• Modern facilities and a varied medical and surgical caseload. Including visiting, spinal surgeons, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeons and specialist ultrasonographers.
• Opportunities to develop nurse-led clinics and community nursing services.
• Access to dedicated rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.
• A commitment to compassionate, personal care and continuity for patients and their owners.
• Opportunities to develop your clinical interests, skills and professional confidence.
• A culture that values nursing expertise, initiative, teamwork and professional pride.
• The opportunity to contribute to a modern approach to nurse utilisation and the continued development of our services.

Above all, you will be joining a practice that wants its nurses to feel proud of what they do, confident in their contribution and excited about what they can achieve.