A lifetime of opportunities
From nursing roles to practice ownership, whatever stage you’re at in your career… own your future with us.
We know first-hand the tremendous contribution vet nurses make to animal health and welfare. We’re committed to recognising and celebrating these contributions and to providing our nurse colleagues with career and learning opportunities specific to them.
With each of the small animal practices in our extensive nationwide network as unique as you are, there are plenty of ways to advance your nursing career with Vets for Pets.
Whether your aspiration is working in one of our locally owned practices or being the Practice Owner, we have the opportunities and support in place to help you make your dreams a reality.
Shape your nursing career your way at Vets for Pets!
Many of our practices offer support and funding for certificates, bespoke CPD allowances, or training and time to perform schedule 3 surgical procedures, so our RVNs get everything they need to grow.
But that’s not all. We’re committed to looking after your wellbeing and mental health, so you’ll always feel supported as you do the job you love with the pets we love.
Your Voice Matters
Here, every practice has real freedom to do things their way. Join a team where your ideas count, and you have the support of a wider group, whenever and however you need it.
Inclusivity Is Our Strength
At Vets for Pets, we see people just as pets see them—without judgment. We embrace diversity and work tirelessly to break down barriers, attract and develop diverse talent, and foster a culture where everyone can thrive. Regardless of your background or circumstances, you are welcome here.
Join Us in Our Shared Vision
If you believe in the power of 'we're better with pets' and would like to find out more about our opportunities, then we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us at recruitment@vets4pets.com for a confidential chat, find out more about partnering with us here or apply for a role in our practices here
First-Opinion Practices
At Vets for Pets, it’s more than just a job. In addition to a competitive salary up to £36,0000 we offer all the benefits you’d expect from a major employer plus a few more!
We also understand the importance of balance. So, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we can find a work pattern that suits your needs.
Partnerships
Become a practice owner and run your own practice with autonomy and independence and benefit from being part of a large community of veterinary and business professionals.
Nurse Apprenticeships
We are proud to support the next generation of Veterinary Nurses within our practices, studying Level 3 Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeships. Here they gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Meet our nurse colleagues
Milestone celebrations for RVN and Practice Owner Rachel
This year sees a handful of milestone celebrations for RVN and Practice Owner Rachel Smith. Here, we find out more about her long-standing veterinary nursing career and business success, having signed up as Vets for Pets’ first RVN JVP 20 years ago...
Vets for Pets Alsager Receives Autism Friendly Award
Vets for Pets Alsager recently became the first veterinary surgery to receive the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award, which recognises businesses that have made themselves more accessible to autistic people and their families.
RVN Practice Owners success - Emma Foxall's Journey
Practice Owner (PO) and Head Nurse Emma Foxall had never anticipated being a veterinary practice owner. Beginning her career as a kennel maid before training to become a vet nurse, she didn’t think practice ownership was on the cards. But when she was given the opportunity to become a Practice Owner at Vets for Pets Cramlington, where she’d been working for 10 years, her career and life took an unexpected shift in direction.
