Student Veterinary Nurse / Veterinary Care Assistant

Student Veterinary Nurse / Veterinary Care Assistant

We are seeking a Student Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at The Neighbourhood Vets on a full time basis.

The Neighbourhood Vet is a lovely 20 vet practice in SE London established over 12 years ago. Our main hospital is situated in the heart of East Dulwich on popular Lordship Lane, and our two branch clinics are in Crofton Park and Penge, where we are a strong part of the local community.

Although we are a large group of 72 fantastic people, we have a close knit, caring team. We pride ourselves on being kind and compassionate, doing the right thing for our staff, clients, and their pets, and we like to laugh and try to make every day at work a good one.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Student Veterinary Nurse, you will be supported and encouraged to develop both your clinical and non clinical skills while working towards qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. We will also welcome applications from Veterinary Care Assistants who may be interested in pursuing their Veterinary Nurse training in the future.

You'll be an integral part of the practice team, supporting patient care under the guidance of veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses. You'll gain hands on experience across a range of nursing duties, supporting with inpatient care, assist with patient handling and restraint, help maintain clinical areas and equipment, and contribute to a positive and compassionate experience for both patients and clients.

You will work 37 hours per week, 4 days a week (Monday to Friday), averaging 9.5 hours per day. It includes a 1 in 4 full weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM), with a day off in lieu-usually the following Monday-after working a Sunday. There is also a 1 in 8 shorter weekend rota, covering Saturday only from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.

You Might Be a Great Fit If

You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop within a veterinary environment. You'll bring:

• A caring, professional approach and a genuine interest in animal welfare
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A proactive attitude to learning, with openness to feedback and development

How We'll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we're committed to supporting your development and well being from the very start of your career. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Structured development opportunities, including access to VCA development programmes and apprenticeships
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Student Veterinary Nurse roles and beyond
• Supportive, collaborative teams focused on delivering high quality patient and client care
• Funded learning and development aligned to your role
• A values led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee well being initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

The Neighbourhood Vet, East Dulwich

66 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8HJ, United Kingdom