Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus Veterinary; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Exeter is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care across inpatient surgical and consultation areas while collaborating with a supportive nursing team. This full-time role offers competitive compensation based on experience and opportunities for professional development and career progression within a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Funded external CPD

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Wellness benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Experience in clinical nursing care and managing anaesthesia.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical nursing care across inpatient surgical and consultation areas.
• Monitor and manage anaesthesia during procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care

Animal Handling

Medication Administration

Medical Imaging

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse City Vets

Location: City Vets Hospital (multi‑site based primarily at the main hospital)

Hours: Full‑time 36 hours per week (typically 8 : 0018 : 00 4 days per week occasional 9 : 0019 : 00)

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience (based on Tier 1 banding pro‑rata for 36‑hour week)

Contract: Permanent

Join Our Proactive Veterinary Nursing Team at City Vets

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for a varied and rewarding role in a supportive forward‑thinking environment where you’ll be encouraged to use your full range of nursing skills?

At City Vets we’re proud to offer a role that provides genuine nursing opportunities from inpatient care and theatre work to supporting a wide variety of cases across our hospital and branches. You’ll be part of a large experienced nursing team working collaboratively in a friendly social environment that values flexibility, progression and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical nursing care across inpatient surgical and consultation areas
• Confidently monitor and manage anaesthesia during a variety of procedures
• Rotate between branches when needed (mainly hospital‑based with occasional branch support)
• Work closely with vets and fellow nurses to maintain high standards of patient care
• Support with stock control lab sample processing and maintaining clinical standards
• Participate in the on‑call rota (approximately one per month including 13 nights and 4 weekends per year)
• Contribute to a positive collaborative and proactive nursing culture

Why Join City Vets

• Join a team of around 20 nurses with excellent peer support and mentorship
• Varied caseload including exotics imaging and internal medicine
• Access to advanced equipment including CT endoscopy and full in‑house lab facilities
• Opportunity to truly nurse our team is hands‑on and proactive in all aspects of patient care
• Flexible rota options 4 longer days or a 5‑day week depending on preference
• Accommodation available for overnight shifts and on‑call
• Pet‑friendly workplace you can bring your pet to work when needed
• Supportive and social team culture with regular events summer socials and a great working atmosphere

Career Development and Progression

We actively encourage professional development and specialisation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your clinical expertise or pursue a certificate we will support you every step of the way.

• CPD funded and encouraged 500 annual budget plus CPD days
• Support for certificate study (including imaging surgery or exotics)
• Opportunities to progress into lead or senior nurse roles within City Vets or the wider Linnaeus Group
• Internal promotion opportunities across our hospitals and practices
• Backed by the Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework for structured career development

Employee Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave bank holidays Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD access to the Linnaeus online CPD platform
• Genuine career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus Group
• Staff discount schemes on veterinary services and products
• Life Assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness benefits including

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Recruitment referral rewards

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience, Animal Care, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Experience, Animal Handling, Animal Restraint, Experience Administering Injections, Library Services, Ventilator, Medical Imaging, Catheterization, Medication Administration

Employment Type: Part‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1