24/09/2026
We are looking for maternity cover for one of our lovely nurses, please share with any nurses you may know 🐾🩺
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover: 9–12 Months)
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Hours: Full-time (approx. 35–40 hours per week)
Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings only (8:30am – 12:00pm)
Out-of-Hours: None
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 FTE (pro-rata, depending on experience)
Start Date: Early February
About Us
We are an independent, 2-vet family practice that has looked after the Wokingham community for over 50 years. If you are tired of corporate targets and rigid protocols, and just want to focus on looking after your patients, you will fit right in here.
We don't rush our care. Give our nurses actual time to nurse, and pride ourselves on building real relationships with clients who have been coming to us for generations.
The Role
Because we are a small team, you will get to use all of your nursing skills. Your week will be varied and includes:
In-patient care: Hands-on time to look after hospitalised pets, settle anxious animals, and manage recoveries properly.
Surgical nursing: Standard rotation through theatre, prep, monitoring anesthesia, and digital/dental X-rays.
Nurse clinics: Running your own post-op checks, weight clinics, senior pet checks, and puppy/kitten chats.
Helping out: Mucking in with the vets and supporting our reception team when things get busy.
Our Practice & Facilities
We might have been around for half a century, but our clinic is modern, bright, and recently refurbished. Our facilities include:
Dedicated operating theatre
Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
Digital X-ray & multiparameter monitors (capnography and HDO blood pressure)
Separate, quiet cat and dog wards and waiting areas
Free on-site parking in central Wokingham
Who We Are Looking For
An RCVS-registered RVN. We are happy to welcome experienced nurses or confident newly qualified grads.
A down-to-earth team player who wants a friendly, supportive place to work.
Someone who genuinely enjoys chatting with clients and reassuring pet owners.
What We Offer
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Work-life balance: 35–40 hours a week, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, and absolutely no OOH or bank holidays.
Holiday: 5 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
Perks: Generous staff discount for your own pets and free on-site parking.
Culture: A relaxed, respectful team where everyone's hard work is noticed and appreciated.
How to Apply
Interviews can be stressful, so let’s keep it simple. If you want to come in for an informal chat and a look around the practice before applying, we’d love to host you.
To apply or arrange a casual visit, send your CV to [email protected] or call 01189 781325 and ask for Simon or Dean
