Senior Veterinary Nurse

purovets; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Surrey is seeking a dedicated Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed term contract. This full-time position offers a £31,000 salary, generous CPD allowance, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a 4-day work week and 6 weeks of paid holiday, surrounded by the scenic Surrey Hills.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance

Health care contributions

Company pension

Colleague pet discounts

6 weeks' paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in sole charge nursing.
• Proven leadership skills in a veterinary environment.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and manage surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consults and manage patient admissions/discharges.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide surgical nursing support.
• Oversee in-patient care and ensure recovery processes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Senior RVN – Fixed Term (12 Months)

Surrey & Hampshire

• Leadership Opportunity – Sole charge nursing at a busy, friendly branch
• Work–Life Balance – Full-time, 4-day week (38 hours) with a set schedule of 8:30 am–7 pm and 6 weeks’ paid holiday including bank holidays
• Professional Development – Generous CPD allowance and full support for further qualifications or certificates
• Comprehensive Benefits – Up to £31,000 salary, health care wellbeing contributions, RCVS fees paid, company pension, and colleague pet discounts
• Idyllic Location – Charming Surrey Hills market town and picturesque villages with easy access to London and beautiful countryside

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking an experienced Senior RVN to join their friendly, highly skilled team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Practice

With an RCVS-accredited site, this group blends the best of both worlds: the advanced resources of a high-level hospital and the personal touch of a local branch.

• The main hospital is one of the largest first-opinion facilities in Surrey, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and providing 24/7 care for a wide variety of complex cases.
• The branch you’ll lead is a quaint, busy clinic with 1 Vet, 1 Nurse and a dedicated receptionist—perfect for building strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional continuity of care.

The Role

The Senior Nurse will take ownership of:

• Nurse consults, patient admissions and discharges
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
• In-patient care and recovery

This is a full-time position (38 hours/week over 4 days, 8:30 am–7 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch).

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary up to £31,000 per annum
• Generous CPD allowance with full support for further qualifications
• 6 weeks’ paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health care contributions for wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS fees paid
• Company pension and colleague pet discounts
• A supportive, collaborative workplace that values career development and work–life balance

To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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.

Ref no: JOB-55339