Sole-charge branch role • Real autonomy • No on-call • Strong hospital back-up
If you miss knowing your clients and patients properly again
If you are an RVN who loves true GP branch life, building long-term relationships with clients and their animals, and being a central part of a small, familiar team, this role will likely feel very comfortable.
This is for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety, and the satisfaction that comes from being genuinely relied upon, without the pressure of out-of-hours or being left unsupported.
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established small animal practice in Brixton, that is ready for an RVN to truly settle in and make the branch their own.
You will be the sole RVN in the practice, working day to day with a vet and a trainee nurse. The aim is not to just “cover a rota” but to rebuild a close-knit, loyal client base and create a calm, well-run GP environment where everyone knows their role and feels supported.
This practice is part of a wider group, meaning you get the autonomy and familiarity of branch life, alongside the reassurance of excellent infrastructure, experienced leadership, and a 24-hour hospital nearby for anything complex or out-of-hours.
Why This Role Is Different
True branch nursing, not production-line work
You will be deeply involved in patient care, nurse clinics, client communication, stock control, and the smooth running of the practice. This is hands-on nursing where your contribution is visible and valued.
You are not on your own
Although you are the sole RVN on site, you are fully supported. Complex cases and OOH care are referred to a 24-hour hospital in Wimbledon, and you will have access to a regional manager and regional head vet whenever needed.
Leadership support without pressure
If you want to step into leadership, training is available. If you prefer to focus on clinical nursing and mentoring your trainee nurse, that is equally supported. This role flexes around you.
Sensible rota, protected time
There is no on-call. The role can be 32 hours per week, all based in Brixton, or 4 days in Brixton and 1 day elsewhere if you would like full-time hours. You will work 1:3 branch Saturdays and 1:10 Saturdays at the hospital, plus one bank holiday per year.
Your Journey Here
In your first month, you will focus on settling in, getting to know your clients and patients, supporting your trainee nurse, and building a strong working rhythm with your vet.
By three months, you will be confidently running nurse clinics, contributing to the day-to-day organisation of the practice, and feeling ownership over how the branch operates.
By six months, you will be a key figure in the practice. You may be mentoring more actively, shaping nursing standards, and potentially developing leadership skills if that is where you want to grow.
What’s On Offer
Pay and time off
- £34,000 to £37,000 FTE depending on experience
- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, pro rata if part-time
- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
Development and support
- CPD budget every year plus 2 days paid CPD leave
- Leadership training available if desired
- RCVS and BVNA fees covered
Benefits that actually help
- Private medical insurance at a reduced rate
- Medical cashback plan covering dental, physio, optician and more
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation assistance where applicable
- Generous colleague referral rewards
- Shopping discounts and generous colleague discounts
- 20 percent Petplan colleague discount
The Candor Vets Difference
At Candor Vets, we do not push roles or rush decisions. We listen, we ask the right questions, and we focus on fit, not filling gaps.
Ready to Explore?
If this sounds like the kind of branch role where you could genuinely see yourself settling in, let’s have a quiet, confidential chat.
Job Reference RVN065