Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive veterinary practice in Exeter, dedicated to high-quality patient care and client satisfaction. This role offers a supportive environment where you can fully utilize your skills as an RVN. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no on-call duties, and benefit from generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives. Be part of a team that values its staff and invests in their growth, ensuring you have the resources and support to thrive in your career. If you're ready for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

CPD allowance

Birthday as a paid day off

VDS cover

Qualifications

• Motivated RVN with skills in patient care and nursing duties.
• Experience in assisting with operations and running nurse clinics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operations and care for inpatients.
• Run nurse clinics and manage pharmacy duties.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Patient Care

Pharmacy Duties

Nurse Clinics

Education

RVN Qualification

Tools

IVC Evidensia Academy

Vetlexicon

Job description

We are a progressive practice based on the outskirts of the beautiful cathedral city of Exeter in Devon, seeking a motivated, enthusiastic RVN to join our team. We pride ourselves on creating a calm, supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care and client satisfaction, underpinned by ongoing education, innovation, and development.

Find your future with Beaumont Vets

We are looking for a RVN to work from 8am to 5pm three days a week, 11am to 8pm one day a week, and a half day weekly. Saturdays are 8am to 1pm on a 1:5 rota. This role offers the opportunity for a talented RVN to fully utilize their nursing skills in assisting with operations, caring for inpatients, pharmacy duties, and running nurse clinics. We value work/life balance, so there are no on-call or out-of-hours duties.

Join an established team

For 30 years, Beaumont Veterinary Centre has been a trusted part of the community, providing expert care and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Our team includes experienced veterinarians and compassionate support staff dedicated to animal welfare. We offer a broad range of services from preventive care and surgery to advanced diagnostics, tailored to each pet's needs.

If you're ready for a new challenge and to join a friendly, supportive team, please get in touch!

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are key to our success. We invest in our staff, premises, and processes. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Holiday allowance increases with length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• Support for non-accidental injury cases

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits

• Pawsome Benefits discount platform
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Discounted staff pet care