Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part Time

Competitive Salary DOE | Approx. 25 Hours per Week | 1 in 4 Saturdays | General Practice

This permanent, part-time position offers flexibility around approximately 25 hours per week, with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings required. The team is highly experienced and incredibly stable with some being employed for over 20 years. 

Why Join?

• Flexible part-time hours (around 25 per week, negotiable)

• 1 in 4 Saturday rota

• Experienced, long-standing team

• Excellent staff retention

• Supportive, family-run environment and practice

• Salary and package open to discussion

About the Practice

This welcoming, independent practice provides high-quality care to a wide range of small animals, including:

Small animal, small furies and some exotics.

Facilities include:

• Dedicated operating theatre

• Preparation room

• Recovery and in-patient wards

• Digital x-ray

• Ultrasound

• ECG and blood pressure monitoring

• In-house laboratory for bloods, urine and microscopy

• Access to specialist external laboratories for advanced diagnostics

Modern, gold-standard anaesthetic protocols are used to minimise risk and ensure smooth patient recovery.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on nursing role within a small team environment, offering excellent continuity of care and the chance to build strong client relationships.

Duties will include:

• Surgical nursing and anaesthesia monitoring

• In-patient care and recovery management

• Laboratory diagnostics

• Client support and education

• Assisting with consultations and procedures

• Reception, insurance and administrative duties as required

You’ll be part of a mature, supportive team that values collaboration, transparency and high clinical standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Confident monitoring anaesthesia and caring for in-patients

• Enjoys client interaction and relationship building

• Team-oriented and adaptable within a small practice setting

• Positive, proactive and compassionate approach

If you’re looking for a genuinely friendly, close-knit practice where your contribution will be valued and recognised, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary nursing career.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit:
https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

If this position is not of interest to you but you know someone who may be suitable, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral.*

Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-57357