Senior Veterinary Nurse

Purosearch; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Surrey and Hampshire is seeking a Senior RVN for a 12-month fixed-term role. This full-time position offers a work-life balance with a 4-day week and generous benefits including a salary of up to £31,000, CPD allowance, and 6 weeks of paid holiday. Ideal candidates are compassionate and experienced in providing high-quality patient care. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team in an idyllic location.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance

Health care contributions

Company pension

Colleague pet discounts

6 weeks of paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced in nurse consults and patient admissions.
• Ability to monitor anaesthesia and provide surgical nursing.
• Skilled in in-patient care and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and consult with clients.
• Ensure high standards of in-patient care.
• Oversee surgical procedures and patient recovery.

Skills

Compassionate and dedicated nursing

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Anaesthesia monitoring equipment

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.