RVN Vacancy

Salary: Up to £32,000 d.o.e
Application date end: September 2026

Post: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Responsible to: Linsey Yeomans, Practice Manager/ Head Nurse 

Salary: Up to £32,000 dependent on experience.  

Location: The Vet Clinic, Birmingham Dogs Home, Solihull

Current as at: September 2026

Job Type: Part-time (Permanent)

Start Time: 40 hours per week. Monday – Thursday between the hours of 8.30am-6.30pm. 1 in 4 Saturday is required between 9-1pm

Summary:

We are expanding our nursing team and looking for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our growing practice, The Vet Clinic at Birmingham Dogs Home.  

The right person will need some experience in all areas of clinical nursing including theatre practice, inpatient care, diagnostics and nurse consultations and supporting other parts of the clinic such as reception, and pharmacy. An understanding of and enthusiasm for care of shelter dogs would be an advantage. A nurse who is able to take on some admin duties such as insurance claims, RPS duties would be ideal 

Must be able to work Monday – Thursday 8.30-6.30 (40 hours). 1 in 4 Saturday 9-1

A generous package is offered, dependent on experience. CPD is supported and encouraged. 

Job Types: Full Time, (Permanent) 

Salary: up to £32,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits: 

  • Employer pension & benefit package 
  • CPD allowance of £750
  • 2 CPD days.
  • RCVS Membership paid 
  • BVNA or BSAVA membership paid 

Experience: RVN for 2 year minimum with RCVS (required) 1 year or a confident recently graduated nurse. 

6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

Work Location: Main place of work at The Vet Clinic. Solihull, BDH Centre, This will involve a shared rota of Wolverhampton work so will require a driving license. 

This is a mix on theatre, prep, consults, kennels and reception (private and shelter)

Please send a covering letter and your CV to Rachael.fox@birminghamdogshome.org.uk 

Interviews to take place early October 2026

Unfortunately, due to lack of staff cover, we are unable to open on the morning of Saturday 11th May.

If you have any concerns about your pet please contact our Out of Hours Provider Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 712 7071

Highlands Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NH

We will be open as normal from Monday morning to book appointments.

Monday 27th May Bank Holiday
The Vet Clinic is closed on all English Bank Holidays – including Monday 27th May

If you have any concerns about your pet please contact our Out of Hours Provider Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 712 7071

Highlands Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NH

We will be open as normal from Tuesday morning to book appointments.

Monday 6th May Bank Holiday
The Vet Clinic is closed on all English Bank Holidays – including Monday 6th May

If you have any concerns about your pet please contact our Out of Hours Provider Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 712 7071

Highlands Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NH

We will be open as normal from Tuesday morning to book appointments.

Unfortunately, due to lack of staff cover, we are unable to open on the morning of Saturday 11th May.

If you have any concerns about your pet please contact our Out of Hours Provider Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 712 7071

Highlands Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NH

We will be open as normal from Monday morning to book appointments.

Unfortunately, due to lack of staff cover, we are unable to open on the morning of Saturday 27th April.

If you have any concerns about your pet please contact our Out of Hours Provider Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 712 7071

Highlands Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NH

We will be open as normal from Monday morning to book appointments.

Unfortunately, due to lack of staff cover, we are unable to open on the morning of Saturday 20th April.

If you have any concerns about your pet please contact our Out of Hours Provider Willows Veterinary Centre

Willows Veterinary Centre 0121 712 7071

Highlands Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4NH

We will be open as normal from Monday morning to book appointments.