Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Independent Small Animal Practice | Somerset

Up to £36,000 DOE | Full Time | Award-Winning Team | Advanced Clinical Exposure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a highly respected, RCVS-accredited independent small animal practice in Somerset. This award-winning team is recognised for excellence in both patient care and client service, offering an exceptional environment for a veterinary nurse looking to work to the top of their licence.

This is an ideal role for an experienced Veterinary Nurse with around 3+ years’ experience, seeking variety, autonomy, and genuine career progression within a forward-thinking, expanding practice.

With advanced facilities including CT imaging, dedicated wards, and a high surgical caseload, the successful RVN will be fully utilised across a broad and varied caseload spanning surgical, medical, inpatient, emergency and routine care.

Why Join This Practice?

This independent, award-winning veterinary practice offers an environment where Registered Veterinary Nurses are genuinely valued and empowered. Nurses are central to clinical delivery and encouraged to take ownership of patient care, with opportunities to shape a role around personal interests and strengths.

The practice is proud to hold Gold-Level Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly accreditations, demonstrating a genuine commitment to species-specific care and exceptional clinical standards.

Additional highlights include:

• RCVS-accredited, award-winning practice with an outstanding reputation for patient care and customer service
• Advanced diagnostic facilities, including CT imaging and high surgical throughput
• Two-site practice with exciting future expansion plans
• In-house out-of-hours care, providing excellent exposure to ECC and continuity of care
• Work alongside a highly skilled nursing team, including certificate holders in ECC, anaesthesia, exotic species, and diagnostic imaging
• Collaborate with veterinary professionals holding advanced certifications across orthopaedics, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and critical care (ECC), consulting, and more

The Role – Registered Veterinary Nurse

This role offers exceptional clinical variety with flexibility to tailor responsibilities depending on interests and strengths. Whether a nurse enjoys consulting, operating theatre work, inpatient care, or wards, the practice is happy to support a preferred clinical bias.

The successful Registered Veterinary Nurse will be involved in:

• Nurse-led consultations and clinics
• Nurse-driven operating days
• Inpatient and critical care nursing
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical support
• Dentistry procedures and dental imaging
• Diagnostic imaging, including CT
• Supporting both routine and emergency cases

The caseload is large and varied, providing exposure to everything from routine procedures through to complex medical and surgical cases.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Full-time position – typically 40 hours across 4 days
• Shared weekend rota
• Flexible working patterns considered for the right candidate
• Salary up to £36,000 DOE

About the Ideal Candidate

The practice is keen to hear from a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who enjoys delivering excellent patient care and thrives in a collaborative clinical environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Ideally 3+ years of nursing experience in small animal practice
• A proactive and patient-focused approach
• Interest in developing clinical skills across areas such as ECC, anaesthesia, imaging, dentistry, consulting, or inpatient care
• A team-focused mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding care

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Somerset to join a genuinely supportive, clinically progressive, independent veterinary practice where nurses are empowered, developed, and fully utilised.

For RVNs looking for a role offering advanced nursing, autonomy, flexibility, and career progression, this opportunity is not to be missed.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

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

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-58409