Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Full-Time

Cardiff
£28,000 – £33,000 per year (DOE) + Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time | No Out-of-Hours (OOH)

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Gym membership
• Annual leave
• Paid CPD support
• Staff pet care discount

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Job – Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a thriving, independent small animal veterinary practice in Cardiff. This forward-thinking veterinary practice is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive veterinary nurse to become part of a friendly and supportive clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to develop their career within a modern independent practice that values clinical freedom, continuity of care, and exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons, a supportive Head Nurse, and a dedicated support team in a welcoming environment.

Importantly, this role offers an excellent work-life balance with no out-of-hours (OOH) or on-call requirements.

The Role

The successful Registered Veterinary Nurse will play a key role in delivering high standards of veterinary nursing care and client service. Duties will include all aspects of veterinary nursing within a busy small animal practice, including:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care from patient admission through to discharge
• Assisting veterinary surgeons with surgical procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
• Monitoring inpatients and ensuring gold-standard patient care
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and clear client communication
• Supporting stock control, clinical organisation, and maintaining practice standards
• Working collaboratively with the wider veterinary team to provide outstanding animal care

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered)
• Confident in all core veterinary nursing duties
• A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Committed to ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)

Salary & Benefits

The practice offers a highly competitive package, including:

• £28,000 – £33,000 salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• No OOH or on-call responsibilities
• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• 3 days’ paid CPD leave plus £1,000 CPD allowance (certificate support available)
• Birthday leave in addition to 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Paid lunch breaks
• Gym membership
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted veterinary treatment for staff pets
• Company pension (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Death in service benefit (2x annual salary)

Apply Today

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Cardiff seeking a rewarding role in an independent veterinary practice where their contribution is genuinely valued. Candidates with a passion for small animal nursing, excellent patient care, and a collaborative approach are encouraged to apply.

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-58518