Full job descriptionRegistered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Garden Vets Hospital | Keele
Full Time | Core Hours | 4-Day Week


Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role that offers more than just great clinical work?
At Garden Vets Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, caring for a varied and rewarding caseload while helping to inspire and develop the next generation of veterinary professionals.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, enjoy working in a collaborative hospital environment, and love sharing your knowledge with others, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Garden Vets Hospital?
Located on the beautiful Keele University campus, Garden Vets Hospital is a purpose-built, 24-hour veterinary hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging, modern surgical theatres, and dedicated inpatient facilities.
As part of our growing multidisciplinary team, you’ll work alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues who are committed to providing the very best care for every patient, every day.
Working in partnership with Keele University, we’re also proud to play a key role in developing future veterinary professionals, making this a truly rewarding place to build your career.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and versatile Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys variety and thrives in a busy hospital environment.
As one of our valued RVNs, you’ll work across multiple areas of the hospital, supporting consultations, theatre, inpatient care and patient recovery, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of nursing care.
Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you’ll also play an important role in supporting veterinary students, helping them build confidence, develop practical skills and gain invaluable experience within a real hospital setting.
No two days are the same, making this the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and wants to make a lasting impact on both patients and future veterinary professionals.
What You’ll Be Doing:
*Deliver exceptional nursing care across all areas of the hospital.
*Support consultations, theatre, inpatient care and patient monitoring.
*Assist with a varied medical and surgical caseload.
*Work collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and the wider clinical team.
*Support the admission, treatment and recovery of patients.
*Mentor and encourage veterinary students during their clinical placements.
*Share your knowledge and help students develop practical nursing skills.
*Maintain the highest standards of patient care, teamwork and clinical excellence.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working within a fast-paced hospital environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care.
You’ll be someone who thrives on variety, enjoys supporting others and values being part of a friendly, collaborative team.
You’ll ideally have:
*Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification.
*Experience within a small animal practice, hospital or referral environment.
*Strong nursing skills across consultations, theatre and inpatient care.
*Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
*A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to support wherever needed.
*A passion for mentoring, coaching and developing veterinary students.
*A positive attitude and genuine commitment to exceptional patient and client care.


Working Pattern - We believe work-life balance is just as important as clinical excellence.
Core Hours
*Full-time.
*Four-day working week.
*Hospital operating hours between 7:30am and 7:30pm.
*Typical shifts include:*7:30am - 5:30pm
*8:00am - 6:00pm
*9:30am - 7:30pm

Weekend Rota:
*1 in 4 weekends.
*Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 7:00pm.
We also have a non-core hours role we are looking for - if you would be interested please apply so we can discuss!
Salary & Benefits:
Four-day working week. Purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. Advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities. Interesting and varied caseload. Opportunity to mentor and develop veterinary students. Supportive multidisciplinary team. Commitment to CPD and continuous learning. Genuine opportunities for career progression as our hospital continues to grow. Excellent location on the Keele University campus with great transport links.