Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

St Mary's Veterinary Clinic Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Dorset is seeking a passionate RVN to join their supportive team. The ideal candidate should have strong nursing experience and excellent customer service skills, with a commitment to animal welfare. This full-time position offers great benefits, including a competitive salary of up to £32,000 depending on experience, generous annual leave, and a focus on wellbeing and development.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits discount program

Up to £32,000 DOE

Qualifications

• Cheerful, approachable, and enthusiastic personality.
• Commitment to providing exceptional pet healthcare.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Become an integral part of a well-established team.
• Deliver outstanding client service.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional care to patients.

Skills

Strong general nursing experience

Excellent customer service skills

Passion for animal welfare

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and motivated RVN seeking to join a supportive and friendly team? We have an exciting opportunity at St Mary's Vets in Ferndown, Dorset, for a dedicated individual to become an integral part of our well-established and welcoming team.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an RVN with strong general nursing experience, excellent customer service skills, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. The ideal candidate will be cheerful, approachable, and enthusiastic, with a commitment to providing exceptional pet healthcare and delivering outstanding client service. If you\'re dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference, we\'d love to have you on board!

About the Team and Culture

St Mary\'s Vets is a dedicated small animal practice located in Ferndown, Dorset. We take great pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and their owners, ensuring each visit is met with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. As a close-knit, 3-vet team, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. This role would be ideal for someone who is driven, ready for a challenge, and eager to make a real difference to the practice. We’re looking for a passionate individual who is ready to get stuck in and help us continue delivering outstanding patient care while building strong relationships with our clients.

The rota

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: two days per week 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM, three days per week 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, and one Saturday in three 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

• Wellbeing
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

• Development
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• Professional Memberships
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Additional
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £32,000 DOE