Registered Veterinary Nurse - Mat Cover

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Onsite

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Contract: 12 month FTC/Full Time or Part time - happy to discuss options! 

Practice Type: First opinion

Shifts: Between 8am – 7pm. Monday – Friday. 5 day working week.

Competitive Salary: £31,200 (DOE)

Hours: We are happy to discuss various different working hours and working patterns. So whether you are looking for something that fits around school hours or that just gives you a bit more flexibility, then lets have a chat! 

Your journey starts here. 

 At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature. 

We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career. 

Life at Clarendon House (Chelmsford)

Clarendon House (Chelmsford) is a small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs and receptionists. Our facilities give you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative environment where everyone is supported in providing the best possible care to animals. 

We are located on the outskirts of Chelmsford. The city is roughly 30 miles from London and has excellent transport links. The city has a busy, popular high street, fab local park and thriving schools. 

About you: 
 
We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our team here in Chelmsford, UK. No two days will be the same, you will: 
 

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day. 

• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team. 

• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient 

• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice. 

• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture. 

• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.  

 
The benefits 
 
At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get: 

• RCVS fees paid in full 

• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities 

• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway 

• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell) 

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies 

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications 

Join us at CVS 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. 

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. 

We free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. 

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.