Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid in full

Salary up to £16,000 DOE

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff petcare discounts

Bonus scheme

Job summary

White Lodge Veterinary Surgery in Exmouth is recruiting an RVN on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is full-time (36 hours/week) with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8am-12:30pm). Salary up to £33,000 per annum FTE, dependent on experience; newly qualified nurses are welcome.

Join a friendly CVS Group practice that supports student placements and offers ongoing training. CVS invests in staff development and a supportive team culture, with flexible shift options available.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary nurse (RCVS).

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients and owners.
• Support patient care outcomes in all clinical work as part of the team.
• Maintain quality of care and outcomes across the practice.
• Take part in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

RVN

Job description

White Lodge Veterinary Surgery, based in an area of outstanding natural beauty with Woodbury Common, the Exe Estuary, the coast and 1.5 miles of sandy beach on our doorstep.

We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN to join us on a 6 month fixed term contract! Our practice prides itself on being a part of the local community and is staffed by a friendly, vibrant team. We are an RCVS training practice and have 3 RVN's, one student veterinary nurse and one patientcare assistant.

White Lodge is also a Bristol Vet School training partner and you will support student learning whilst they are on 4-week placements as part of their final year rotations. We invest in our team and encourage our colleagues to pursue their professional interests so that everyone has the opportunity to develop their career.

This is a full-time role working 36 hours a week with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8am-12:30pm).There are no OOH duties. We can be flexible with shifts, so please let us know what you are looking for! We can offer a salary up to £33,000 per annum FTE depending on experience. Applications from newly qualified nurses will also be accepted.

No two days will be the same, you will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day.
• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team.
• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient
• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.
• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get:

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Salary up to £16,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced trainingopportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway
• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, WellbeingChampions, and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff petcare discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
• A bonus scheme that recognises strong results, based on both practice performance and individual contribution

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.