Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Full Time

Surrey
Salary up to £39,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

A well-established small animal veterinary practice in Surrey is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its friendly and supportive clinical team on a full-time basis.

This thriving practice provides a wide range of veterinary services and is supported by a 24-hour hospital in Sutton, alongside a network of neighbouring practices. The wider veterinary team is highly collaborative, offering excellent clinical support, shared case discussions and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The practice features a welcoming and modern environment, including separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, two consult rooms, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound equipment and an in-house laboratory. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the local train station, the area also offers a variety of local shops and amenities to enjoy during breaks.

The Role

The successful Registered Veterinary Nurse will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient and client care while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering outstanding patient and client care at all times
• Supporting surgeries and procedures, including all pre- and post-operative care
• Running nurse-led consultations and Schedule 3 activities
• Providing inpatient monitoring and nursing care
• Managing patient admissions and discharges under veterinary direction
• Supporting patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care services where required
• Dispensing and checking medications accurately
• Ensuring compliance with all RCVS, practice and operational standards
• Supporting team coordination through briefings and effective communication
• Providing mentorship and support to colleagues where appropriate

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and team-oriented RVN with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Applicants should have:

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting nurse consultations and understanding their contribution to practice efficiency
• Confidence using coaching and influencing skills to support and motivate colleagues
• A positive, professional and compassionate approach to veterinary nursing

Benefits

This role offers an excellent benefits package designed to support both personal wellbeing and career progression, including:

• Salary up to £39,000 depending on experience
• Health cash plan from day one, including dental, optical and physiotherapy cover
• 24/7 Private GP service
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling support by phone or in person
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• Additional paid “Day for You” leave day
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Paid VDS and RCVS fees
• Pension scheme
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive and progressive practice with strong clinical standards and genuine career development opportunities.

To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57433