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Registered Veterinary Nurse Job Description (Full Time)

The role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse is full time, working a rota of 4 x 9 hour days and 1-in-4 full weekends.
Both shifts include 1 hour paid break. No on call or night shifts as we have a 24 hour team which includes a dedicated night team.
The hospital is located in Upminster, Essex, close to M25/A127 we have fantastic transport links to London.

Our large busy RCVS accredited veterinary hospital is equipped with excellent facilities, including digital radiography, endoscopy and ultrasonography. The hospital has both separate dog and cat wards including ISFM cat friendly kennels as well as separate isolation facilities. Our theatre is equipped with the latest multi-parameter machines and equipment to perform both routine and emergency surgery. We are a first and second opinion practice with a varied caseload. As part of the RCVS Practice Standard Scheme (PSS), we received six awards for outstanding patient and client care.

Our clinical area uses “Smartflow” which is a paperless record system. By adopting this, we are working towards reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team passionate about sustainability within the veterinary profession and additionally achieved our iiE Green Award in 2023 and 2024 also The Webinar Vet - Green Veterinary Practice of the Year 2025.

Wylie’s is an accredited Training Practice where we strive to train students in achieving their qualification of becoming a registered veterinary nurse. We have numerous Clinical Supervisors who have regular tutorials with our students and are learning new skills for our students to achieve the best training possible. Standardisation is paid for by the practice, but we are always on the lookout for more Registered Nurses to become Clinical Supervisors.

We also have a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre, located in Brentwood, Essex. Here we promote our tailor made healthcare plans and perform nurse consultations both in person and via video. The centre is also home to a wide variety of raw diets for both dogs and cats.This role would suit a nurse whom enjoys working as part of a team, where patient care is paramount and whom strives to provide an individual and tailored service to patients and clients alike. CPD is funded and encouraged. RCVS registration fees are paid, along with access to the staff discount scheme and Wellness hub.

This role is suitable for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 1 years experience in practice. We pride ourselves in promoting a happy and healthy well-being within our team. We encourage team building and social interaction, as we strive for a good work-life balance.If you would like to know more please contact our Head Nurse Codie via email codie.liddell@wylievets.com

Maternity Cover - Head of Clinical Procedures

An opportunity has arisen to cover 12 months maternity leave for our Head of Clinical Procedures from December 2025 at our Upminster Branch. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who is looking for potential progression and take on additional responsibilities alongside their nursing duties.

 The role would include the smooth running of clinical procedures and related areas to ensure consistent high standards of patient care and service to owners.
To work with other Head of Areas to maintain optimum efficiency of the nursing team as a whole. To help train Student Veterinary Nurses within the area and to help the progression of their nursing progress log and off the job training hours.
 To participate in all nursing practical aspects of Imaging, Dentistry and Non-Sterile Procedures alongside our certificate holding Veterinary Surgeons and overseeing any booking, communication and liaising with external specialists where necessary.
To ensure provision of adequate stock is ordered and rotated throughout the Clinical area and all equipment within Clinical is maintained up to date, with accurate record keeping and faults are attended to and resolved as soon as possible.
Responsible for researching new equipment and keeping up to date with CPD. 

Salary £35,500 If you would like to find out more or apply for this Maternity cover please email a cover letter and CV by 30th October 2025 to codie.liddell@wylievets.com

Reception Role

We are looking for a part time receptionist to complement our already outstanding team. We require an experienced, confident and customer focused individual to join us for up to 16.5 hours per week, as well as working a one in 4 weekend .
The ideal candidate will have experience in reception and customer service roles, including meeting and greeting clients, managing email and telephone enquiries, booking appointments efficiently and communicating professionally with both clinical and non-clinical teams.
You will be based at our Upminster Veterinary Hospital, where professionalism and compassion for our clients and their pets are at the heart of everything we do.
Shifts are typically 6 hours on weekdays and 9 hours on weekends, with weekend shifts including a paid one-hour lunch break. Most shifts fall between 1 pm and 11 pm. You will also be required to share Bank Holiday cover, usually around two per year, as well as Christmas Day once every four years.
This role is paid at minimum wage, with an expected 16.5 hours of work each week, and is fully on-site.

If you are friendly, organised and committed to delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to clare.rogers@wylievets.com

Trainee Veterinary Nurse Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Veterinary Nurse to join our large and friendly day team. As a Trainee Veterinary Nurse, you will work closely with our experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses to develop skills and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of Veterinary Nursing. This role would suit someone looking for their first role in the veterinary profession with a career goal in becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse. It is imperative you enjoy working as part of a passionate and hard working team.

This is a full time role at our Upminster 24hr hospital, working a 4 day week and will be part of a weekend and bank holiday rota.Patient care is paramount and we strive to provide a 5-star service to patients and clients alike.

We pride ourselves on promoting a happy and healthy well-being within our team. We encourage team building and social interaction, as we strive for a good work-life balance.

As a Trainee, you will be put through our in-house training. This consists of being equipped and prepared with all the skills you will need to thrive at nursing college. You will have an allocated mentor who will guide and develop you through your time as a Trainee before you are enrolled at College. We will only enrol those who have met our exacting standards once they are confident and capable with all skills taught to them during this time. As part of the role you will be required to ensure the cleanliness of the practice premises, ensure that patient accommodation is maintained, and assist our qualified team with handling and restraining animals within your competence skills. Unpacking raw food deliveries, replenishing working areas with consumable and keeping up to date with stock rotation.

Maths, English and Science GCSE levels 4-9 (or a C grade and above) is essential for this role.If you would like to know more about the role or apply,

please email Lauren Smith our Deputy Head Nurse with a CV and cover letter to lauren.smith@wylievets.com