Registered Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

£750 CPD allowance

RCVS & VDS fees paid

No emergency OOH

Job summary

Purovets is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our independent practice. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to small animals and support clients across two clinics in a supportive team.

We offer a competitive salary (£30,000 - £33,000 DOE), a strong CPD allowance, and a focus on work-life balance with no out-of-hours work. Applicants should be RVN-registered and located within easy reach of Marston and Botley.

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing excellent patient and client care.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident working as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar veterinary nursing role.
• Registered with the RCVS.
• Able to work across both Marston and Botley clinics.
• Able to participate in the weekend rota.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Located within commutable distance or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to small animals.
• Work across two clinics and support client experience.
• Assist with routine procedures and medicine administration.
• Participate in weekend rota as required.
• Contribute to CPD and clinical development.

Skills

Patient care

Team player

Industry experience

RCVS registered

Weekend rota

UK driving licence

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

£30,000 - £33,000 DOE

Full Time

Why Join?

• Independent practice
• Work across two clinics
• Work with a varied caseload
• Good CPD allowance and career development
• Focus on work-life balance- no bank holidays or out of hours work
• Experienced and supportive team

The Opportunity:

A fully independent practice with a well-established reputation for outstanding first-opinion care for small animals is looking for an enthusiastic RVN. We’re looking for an experienced, self-motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly team. If you enjoy working with small animals, take pride in delivering an excellent patient and client experience, and are looking for a role where you can develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passionate about providing excellent patient and client care.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident working as part of a team.
• Experienced in a similar veterinary nursing role.
• Registered with the RCVS.
• Able to work across both our Marston and Botley clinics.
• Able to participate in our weekend rota.
• A full UK driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle.
• Already living within an easily commutable distance of the clinics, or willing to relocate.

No additional RVN qualifications are required, although previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

Career Development

We want our RVNs to continue developing their skills and knowledge. You’ll receive:

• £750 CPD allowance each year.
• 3 days of paid CPD leave.
• Support to develop your clinical skills and interests.
• Opportunities to gain experience across both general small-animal practice and our referral-level feline service.

The Rota

We aim to provide a good work-life balance, with no emergency out-of-hours work. The rota includes:

• 1 weekend in 5, with time off in lieu the following week (Sat 8am -2.30pm Sun 8am-12.30pm)
• One weekday late inpatient check per week on a rota basis.
• Bonus payments are made for any inpatient checks carried out.
• We do not work bank holidays.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• £750 annual CPD allowance.
• 3 days paid CPD leave.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• No emergency OOH.
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate with an RCVS-registrable qualification.
• The opportunity to work within two independent, established veterinary practices.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced RVN looking for a varied role within an independent practice where patient care, client experience and professional development really matter, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

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

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