Veterinary Nurse (3116)

Are you a passionate RVN looking to make a real difference?

Join the team at Blackberry Farm Animal Centre, where your clinical skills help give a voice to animals who need it most. This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse caseload, including animals who may be fearful, under-socialised, or recovering from neglect, supporting them on their journey back to health and trust.

At the RSPCA, we are a team of compassionate, committed people who truly care about making a difference. Blackberry Farm Animal Centre sits at the frontline of animal welfare, providing a safe haven for animals who have often come from difficult or traumatic backgrounds.

Set within the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, our Blackberry farm site offers a calm and supportive environment where both animals and people can thrive. You'll be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team who genuinely care about every animal that comes through our doors, working together to give them the time, patience, and support they need.

This isn't just about treating clinical conditions. It's about patience, understanding and helping animals learn to trust again. Working closely with our team, you'll play a vital role in supporting each animal's emotional recovery as well as their physical health, helping them feel safe, confident and ready for a second chance.

The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 16:30 which leads to a great work life balance.

Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note

We believe in keeping things clear and supportive. Here's what to expect:

1. Application
   You'll be asked a few targeted questions to help us understand your experience, skills, and what you can bring to the role.
2. Panel Interview & Site Visit – w/c 18th May
   If shortlisted, you'll be invited to meet the Hiring Manager and Deputy for a competency-based interview, along with a tour of the centre.

We'll include some scenario-based discussions around animal handling and welfare—this is a chance for you to share your approach and thought process.

This stage is also your opportunity to:

• Get a feel for the team and environment
• See the impact of the work first-hand
• Ask questions and explore whether this role is right for you

No two days at Blackberry are the same. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be a key part of both the veterinary and wider centre team.

Your day could include:

• Running the day-to-day operations of the vet suite alongside the vet, ensuring smooth communication across the centre
• Creating and delivering tailored patient care plans, from routine health checks to emergency triage
• Preparing for and monitoring anaesthesia and delivering high standards of perioperative care
• Carrying out imaging and laboratory diagnostics
• Assessing pain using validated tools and applying the Five Domains model to support both physical and emotional wellbeing
• Working alongside the Behaviour Team to support low-stress handling and help animals build confidence and trust
• Supporting colleagues, fosterers and adopters with advice and guidance throughout the animal's journey.

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current RCVS registration
• Experience in practice, an animal centre, or wildlife rehabilitation
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and a calm, compassionate approach
• Emotional resilience, including the ability to support animals through challenging situations and end-of-life care
• Confidence working independently, making evidence-based decisions and maintaining high clinical standards
• Full manual driving licence

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

Our vision is a world where all animals are respected and treated with kindness and compassion. Our purpose is to inspire everyone to create a better world for animals. We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our purpose.  For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

We're here to support you and encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us at resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk or 0300 123 0685 so we can ensure the process works for you.