Registered Veterinary Nurse

Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Practice: Roebuck Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal, 24-hour Hospital

Competitive Salary: up to £35k FTE - depending on experience

Contract: Permanent | 40 hours across 4 days with 1 in 6 Saturdays / Sundays (Weekend work) with a share of bank holidays - we're happy to discuss working patterns, so let us know what you are looking for!

Your journey starts here... 

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 Roebuck Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital

Roebuck is a busy, first opinion, 24-hour Hospital with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists. Our facilities include digital x-ray, dental x-ray, lap spay equipment, multiparameters, and ultrasound, along with a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon who visits the practice for orthopaedic procedures, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.

The practice benefits from a fantastic residential location, making it highly accessible. Surrounded by strong community and nearby green spaces, the practice enjoys as a loyal client base, creating a consistent and rewarding caseload.

Ideally situated in Stevenage, Roebuck enjoys superb transport connections, including quick access to the A1(M) and fast train services into London, while offering the benefits of nearby green spaces and local amenities.

Why not look at our Roebuck Veterinary Centres Facebook page to get a feel for its like to work at Roebuck!

About you

We're looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. No two days will be the same, you will: 

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional careto both our patients and their owners every day. 
• Support the outcome of patients carein all aspects of clinical work as part of the team. 
• Ensure Quality is maintainedby 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
• Free and accessible on-site parking 

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.

Questions - please contact Dave at david.vaughan@cvsvets.com