Registered Veterinary Nurse - Havant

Purosearch Ltd.; Havant; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 25 days

Birthday day off

CPD allowance

Onsite parking

Pet insurance

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for an Emergency & Referral Hospital in Havant. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a 6-week rolling rota and a mix of day, night, and twilight shifts, including on-call duties.

The hospital provides 24/7 first-line emergency care and specialist services in ophthalmology, surgery, internal medicine and anaesthesia. The successful candidate will join a supportive, specialist-led team dedicated to high standards of

Qualifications

• RVN status required
• 2–3 years veterinary nursing experience
• Calm under pressure in a busy clinical environment
• CPD record
• Experience in a veterinary referral/ECC setting advantageous

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to emergency, medical, surgical, and high‑dependence patients
• Monitor patient progress and support recovery plans
• Assist clinicians during procedures and treatments
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and infection control standards
• Work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced emergency/referral setting
• Support a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork across the veterinary hospital

Skills

RVN status

Emergency nursing

Referral nursing

ECC experience

Education

2–3 years veterinary nursing

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Emergency & Referral Hospital

Salary: £35,000 – £38,965 per year

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week average | 6-week rolling rota | Days, Nights & Twilight Shifts | On-Call Included

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Job in Havant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a highly regarded

independent veterinary referral and emergency hospital in Havant. This specialist-led practice provides

24/7 first-line emergency veterinary care, supported by expert emergency clinicians, alongside advanced referral services in

Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anaesthesia.

Built on strong core values and a commitment to exceptional patient care, the practice offers a supportive and collaborative environment where veterinary professionals are encouraged to thrive, develop specialist skills, and progress both personally and professionally.

This role is ideal for a compassionate and motivated

RVN with emergency, referral, or high-dependency nursing experience, looking to make a genuine impact within a high-performing clinical team.

The Role

This is a

full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position, averaging

37 hours per week on a 6-week rolling rota. The rota includes a mixture of

day, night, and twilight shifts across seven days, alongside participation in an

on-call rota.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the care of

medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care are consistently delivered.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional nursing care to emergency, medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients

• Monitoring patient progress and supporting recovery plans

• Assisting clinicians during procedures and treatments

• Maintaining outstanding hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control standards

• Working calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and referral setting

• Supporting a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork across the veterinary hospital

About the Candidate

The practice is seeking an experienced and organised

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with excellent communication skills and a passion for patient care.

Applicants should have:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status

• 2–3 years’ previous veterinary nursing experience

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail

• The ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy clinical environment

• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team

• A focused and proactive

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record

• Excellent communication skills across all areas of the practice

• Previous experience within a

• veterinary referral practice (advantageous but not essential)

• emergency and critical care (ECC) or emergency veterinary work would be beneficial

Salary & Benefits

In return, the successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

Salary: £35,000 – £38,965 per year (dependent on experience and skill level)

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• 5 additional days leave for length of service

• Extra day off for birthday celebrations

• £1,000 annual CPD allowance to support professional development

• Free onsite parking

• Pet insurance contribution

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers far more than a standard veterinary nursing role. It provides the chance to join an established and supportive

emergency and referral veterinary team, where dedication, empathy, and clinical excellence are highly valued.

For an experienced

Registered Veterinary Nurse in Havant looking to develop within a specialist-led environment and make a tangible difference to animal care, this represents an outstanding career opportunity.