Registered Veterinary Nurse

Seymour (Totnes); Totnes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Devon is seeking a Registered Vet Nurse to join their team. This role offers a varied caseload including tasks in ward, theatre, and clinical settings, fostering skills development and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Feline Medicine and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Benefits include generous leave, CPD opportunities, and a dog-friendly workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Vet Nurse qualification.
• Interest in Feline Medicine and diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in varied caseload including ward, theatre, and consulting shifts.
• Be involved in Vet Nurse Clinics and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Support personal growth and development in veterinary nursing.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Feline Medicine

Independent work

Team collaboration

CPD involvement

Job description

Overview

Salary: Starting at £27,000 dependent on experience

Contract: Full time, Permanent, open to part time

Hours: 40 hours per week across 4 days, with 1 in 6 Saturdays

Whether you're a Registered Vet Nurse looking for a new challenge, and more variety, or a new grad seeking your dream position, this opportunity at Seymour Vets could be just what you're after.

A bit about us

Seymour Vets is a first opinion practice located in Totnes, Devon. We're a friendly, close-knit team who enjoy working together and making the most of our nursing skills.

We're proud to be RCVS accredited with Outstanding Awards in both Client Services and Diagnostic Services, as well as a Gold Cat Friendly Clinic (ISFM). We're also working towards becoming an accredited Dog Friendly practice. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a dedicated imaging suite with a CT scanner, and we have strong referral interests in orthopaedics.

Our nursing team includes 8 RVNs (3 training for advanced certificates), 2 SVNs, and 2 PCAs, supported by a dedicated reception team and 6 vets. You'd be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous development, and excellence in patient care, with opportunities for mentoring, advanced training, and involvement in referral cases.

Seymour Vets, Totnes | The Vet Collection - feel free to have a browse and get a feel for the practice.

The role

• A varied and engaging caseload including ward, theatre, and consulting shifts to keep your days interesting and help you develop a broad skill set
• Be involved in Vet Nurse Clinics/Consults, Theatre, and Schedule 3 procedures
• Supportive environment for growth, we encourage both experienced RVN and new graduates to apply - you'll find CPD support in gaining certificates and exploring your interests
• A dog-friendly workplace - bring your well-behaved canine companion along to work!
• Great for someone with an interest in Feline Medicine and diagnostics
• Work independently and as part of the team

If you have a particular area of interest, we'll aim to tailor your role around your strengths and development goals.

Why Devon?

Totnes is a vibrant market town in the heart of the South Hams, surrounded by beautiful countryside and just a short drive from the coast and Dartmoor National Park. The town is known for its independent spirit, welcoming community, and fantastic food and arts scene. Living in Devon offers an excellent quality of life - whether you're into hiking, surfing, exploring historic towns, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, it's a fantastic place to put down roots.

Our standard benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell an additional 4 weeks of annual leave
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Clearly defined career pathways for our Vet Nurses within the wider group! Check out more here: https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD - abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme - automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Please contact Sophie Flude at [e-mail] and I'll be happy to talk through what you're looking for and whether this could be a good fit.