Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Haygate Wellington   

Location: Telford, Shropshire
Contract: 9-month Fixed Term Contract | 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with 1 in 5 Saturdays. (Potential to extend to 12-months)
Practice Type: First Opinion Small Animal
Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Ready to join a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued in a flexible role with no out of hours?

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 Haygate Vets, Wellington

Due to progression, we are looking for someone to join our team on a 9-month FTC to work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days with a share in the 1 in 5 Saturday rota. We can be flexible with what days and can even consider a rota'd pattern of 4 days one week, 5 days the next. There is the potential to extend the contract to 12 months.  

Haygate Vets, Wellington is a busy, well-established small animal practice with a passionate team of vets, nurses, VCAs, and receptionists proud of their strong community feel. Our facilities include a newly installed CT machine, lap kit, high-spec lab equipment, multiparameter, oscillometric BP machines, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, and ultrasound, along with separate nurse consult rooms, wards, and theatres, giving you the tools you need to deliver outstanding care. As a training practice, we provide ample opportunities for development through utilising our nurses to perform Schedule 3 procedures, support student nurses.

Based in the large market town of Wellington in mid-Shropshire, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, including close proximity to the M54, providing easy access to Telford, Shrewsbury, and beyond, while also being on the doorstep of stunning countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

About you

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