Registered Veterinary Nurse

12-Month FTC Registered Veterinary Nurse
Fern Cottage Veterinary Centre    

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract | 31.75 hours a week

Practice Type: Small Animal, First Opinion

Competitive Salary: Up to £31,500 (pro rata based on 40 hours) depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered 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 Fern Cottage  

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and work on average 31.75 hours a week across 3 or 4 days with a share in the 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

Fern Cottage Veterinary Centre is a well-established small animal practice in Sittingbourne, Kent, having served the local community since 1974. Conveniently located with free parking and excellent access to the A2, M2, and wider Kent transport network, the practice offers the perfect balance of a community-focused feel and easy connectivity to Maidstone, Canterbury, and the surrounding areas.

The team are passionate about professional development and creating a supportive workplace where new ideas are encouraged. Our facilities include an ultrasound machine, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, endoscope, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory.

No two days at Fern Cottage are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Conducting nurse consults and clinics
• Monitoring anaesthetics during operations
• Supporting student nurses in their clinical journey

About you

Our ideal candidate will have some experience as a qualified veterinary nurse and be confident in all areas of nursing, including anaesthetics.

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Sittingbourne team. 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. 

Our aim is to 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.