Full-time, no on-call, genuine leadership role in a close-knit London village practice
When you are ready to step up, without burning out
If you are an experienced RVN who enjoys leading others but still wants to feel supported, valued, and human at work, this could be the role that finally feels sustainable.
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established first opinion practice in Putney, a true riverside London village in Southwest London, known for its community feel and loyal client base. This is a practice where people know each other, clients trust the team, and standards genuinely matter.
The team is almost complete and now looking for a Senior RVN to work alongside a newly appointed Senior Vet. This is not about firefighting or filling gaps. It is about helping shape how the practice runs day to day, supporting colleagues, and setting the tone for excellent patient and client care.
You will be joining a small, stable team of one senior vet, one associate vet, and an experienced clinical support team who value relationships, consistency, and doing things properly.
Why This Role Is Different
A leadership role with real influence
As Senior RVN, you will work closely with the Senior Vet to keep the practice running smoothly. This includes diary management, equipment maintenance, team engagement, and clinical standards. Leadership training is provided, so you are supported as you step into or continue in a senior role.
Predictable hours and no on-call
Your 40-hour week can be worked across four days, with a 1:4 Saturday branch rota and a 1:10 Sunday rota at the nearby 24-hour hospital. There are no on-call requirements, ever. Out-of-hours care is fully handled by the hospital, just 15 to 30 minutes away.
A genuinely lovely client base
The team consistently describes their clients as kind, engaged, and largely insured, which allows you to focus on care rather than constant financial conflict. This makes day-to-day nursing far more rewarding.
Clinical responsibility and variety
You will be actively involved in theatre, consultations, Schedule 3 procedures, controlled drugs audits, equipment upkeep, and maintaining high nursing standards across the practice. You will also support and supervise student nurses, helping shape the next generation.
Your Journey Here
In your first month, you will focus on settling in, building trust with the team, and understanding how the practice operates day to day, with support from both the Senior Vet and Regional Manager.
By three months, you will be confidently overseeing nursing standards, managing workflows, supporting reception colleagues, and contributing ideas that improve how the practice runs.
By six months, you will be a key leader within the practice, mentoring others, maintaining clinical excellence, and feeling genuinely proud of the environment you help create.
What’s On Offer
Compensation and time off
- £34,000 to £39,000 salary, depending on experience
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
- Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
- One bank holiday per year worked at the hospital
Professional development
- Annual CPD budget plus up to 2 paid CPD days
- Leadership training for new senior colleagues
- RCVS and BVNA fees fully covered
Wellbeing and extras
- Private medical insurance option at a reduced rate
- Medical cashback scheme covering dental, physio, optician, and more
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous colleague and Petplan discounts
- Relocation support where applicable
The Candor Vets Difference
At Candor Vets, we do not push roles or rush decisions. We listen, we communicate clearly, and we focus on finding the right fit for you, not just filling a vacancy.
Ready to Explore?
If this sounds like a senior role where you can lead, stay clinical, and still have a life outside of work, let’s have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Job Reference SRVN001