Job Description

Senior Veterinary Nurse - Luton

Role Highlights

• Salary up to £36,000 + excellent benefits package

• No out-of-hours work & manageable caseload

• Supportive, well-established clinical team environment

• Opportunity to develop mentoring and coaching experience

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys delivering high standards of patient care while working within a collaborative team where nursing skills are fully utilised. There is also the opportunity to become involved in mentoring and supporting a student nurse for those interested in developing coaching or leadership skills.

The practice benefits from a loyal client base and a calm, organised workflow, allowing nurses to focus on quality clinical care rather than volume.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £36,000 per annum (DOE)

• No out-of-hours commitments

• Generous CPD allowance and career development support

• Opportunity to shape your caseload around your strengths

• Time off in lieu following Saturday shifts

• Supportive leadership and experienced nursing team

• Permanent, full-time position

• Opportunity to work across nearby branches where required (variety without excessive travel)

Working Hours

• 40-hour working week

• Shift patterns include:

  • Early: 8:00am – 5:00pm

  • Mid: 9:00am – 6:00pm / 9:30am – 6:30pm

  • Late: 10:30am – 7:30pm

• 1-hour lunch break included

• 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am – 5:30pm) with TOIL the following week

• No OOH or overnight responsibilities

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering outstanding nursing care across all areas of the practice, including:

• Surgical and theatre nursing

• Inpatient care and monitoring

• Nurse consultations and client education

• Anaesthesia monitoring and diagnostic support

• Laboratory work and imaging assistance

• Maintaining accurate clinical records

• Supporting smooth day-to-day clinical operations

The practice typically performs 3–4 operations per day, creating a balanced and manageable pace.

There is also the opportunity to support the development of a student veterinary nurse, making this an excellent step for RVNs interested in progressing their career into mentoring or leadership pathways.

The Team Environment

You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive team including:

• Veterinary Surgeons

• Student & Registered Veterinary Nurses

• Patient Care Assistants

• Dedicated Reception Teams

The team environment is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on maintaining high clinical standards alongside a positive workplace culture.

Apply Now

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV then contact:

Luke Stewart
 01904 570056
l.stewart@purovets.com

Alternatively, view all current opportunities at www.purovets.com

Know someone suitable? We offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements (T&Cs apply).

Ref: JOB-57653