Registered Veterinary Nurse

City Vets; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary practice in Exeter is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their collaborative team. You will deliver clinical nursing care across various areas, manage anaesthesia, and contribute to a supportive environment. This full-time position offers professional development, competitive salary, and excellent employee benefits, including flexible working options and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

Funded external CPD

Flexible rota options

Pet-friendly workplace

Life Assurance and enhanced sickness pay

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Experience working in a multi-site veterinary practice is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical nursing care across inpatient, surgical, and consultation areas.
• Monitor and manage anaesthesia during various procedures.
• Support stock control, lab sample processing, and maintain clinical standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Anaesthesia management

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

CT scan

Endoscopy

In-house lab

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 8:00-18:00, 4 days per week, occasional 9:00-19:00)

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.

City Vets is a busy, multi-site hospital with a dedicated and friendly team providing outstanding small animal and exotic care. With state-of-the-art facilities including CT, endoscopy, and an in-house lab, you’ll be supported to use and grow your skills every day.

We pride ourselves on being collaborative, social, and supportive, creating a workplace where teamwork and professional fulfilment go hand in hand. You’ll be joining a practice that encourages flexibility, development, and balance - all while delivering exceptional patient care.

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’ll 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

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. For more information, click here https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing

How to Apply

To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Purvi Kataria at [e-mail] for more information or a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you.

City Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about City Vets, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

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