Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Full-Time | 40 Hours over 4 Days | Permanent | Rota including some Weekends & OOH
At Pennard Vets, we believe every pet deserves care beyond the ordinary. We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a client-facing role and has a strong interest in nurse-led clinics — a passion for feline care would be fantastic too. You’ll deliver consultations, support preventative healthcare, help design and implement advanced nurse-led clinics, and play an exciting role in developing our dedicated feline stream within our multidisciplinary small animal hospital.
THE ROLE
As our Senior Consulting Nurse, you’ll take on a department lead position — championing preventative care, building meaningful client relationships, collaborating with the first opinion and specialist veterinary team and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of nurse-led services at Pennard Vets.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours across 4 days, offering an excellent work-life balance. The role includes participation in a rota with some weekends, bank holidays, and out-of-hours shifts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the nursing consulting department, setting standards and driving clinical excellence across nurse-led services
- Design, develop, and implement advanced nurse-led clinics that elevate clinical standards and client engagement
- Contribute to the exciting development of a dedicated feline hospital within our existing site, helping to shape a gold-standard cat care environment
- Deliver nurse-led consultations including preventative healthcare and senior wellness as well as dedicated clinics for medical management plans and post-surgical care
- Support consulting veterinary surgeons during appointments, ensuring efficient workflow and excellent client experience
- Support clients with empathy and professionalism, including during sensitive situations
- Uphold excellent infection control standards
- Take ownership of the in-house laboratory, ensuring accurate diagnostics, quality control, and efficient workflows
ABOUT YOU
- RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
- A genuine passion for client-facing work and building trusted relationships
- A particular interest in feline nursing and cat-friendly care
- Confidence running nurse-led consultations independently with strong clinical reasoning
- Leadership experience or a readiness to step into a department lead role
- Experience with in-house laboratory diagnostics and quality assurance
- Enthusiasm for developing and growing nurse-led clinic services
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Calm, professional, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about animal welfare and continuous professional development
WHY JOIN PENNARD VETS?
- 4-Day Working Week — 40 hours across 4 days for a genuinely better work-life balance
- Fair Weekend Rota — 1 in 6 Saturday mornings, 1 in 12 on-call weekends (supplemented)
- CPD & Growth — Real commitment to your professional development and career progression
- Supportive Team — A collaborative, friendly environment
- Feline Hospital Development — A rare opportunity to help shape and build a dedicated feline hospital from the ground up
- Progressive Practice — Contribute to a forward-thinking practice that values innovation
- Outstanding Facilities — Modern clinical environment with advanced diagnostics including MRI and CT imaging, mechanical ventilation, and access to a diverse team of specialists
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re a dedicated RVN looking to grow within a practice that truly values its people and patients, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and covering letter or any questions to:
Email: careers@pennardvets.com
Pennard Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
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