Veterinary Nurse

Purosearch Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Funded CPD

Paid professional fees

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an RVN for a respected RCVS-accredited practice in the UK. The role offers a varied caseload, from anaesthetic monitoring to inpatient care, with a supportive team and opportunities for development.

You will work a 40-hour week on a 9-week rota, with 2 in 9 weekend rota and time off in lieu, plus an excellent benefits package including Birthday Leave and funded CPD.

Qualifications

• Confident across all areas of general practice nursing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across all areas of the practice.
• Assist with consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures.
• Monitor anaesthesia and provide perioperative care.
• Run nurse-led clinics including preventative healthcare and post-operative checks.
• Provide inpatient monitoring and administer treatments.
• Maintain accurate clinical and hospitalisation records.
• Support stock control and ensure correct charging of consumables and medications.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and infection control.
• Deliver outstanding communication and client support.

Skills

General practice nursing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team work

CPD awareness

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Salary: From £30,000 | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Highlights

Work across a respected RCVS-accredited practice with excellent facilities

Varied caseload including surgical, medical, inpatient and preventative care

40 hours per week averaged across a 9-week rota cycle

2 in 9 weekend rota with time off in lieu

Gold-standard feline-friendly and quality-focused environment

Excellent benefits package including Birthday Leave, funded CPD and paid professional fees

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who enjoys using their full range of nursing skills in a supportive and progressive environment. You will work closely with an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff to deliver exceptional patient and client care across both routine and more advanced cases.

The role offers excellent clinical variety, from anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing to inpatient care, nurse clinics and client education. Nurses are actively encouraged to work to the top of their qualification and are fully supported in their professional development with certificate funding and range of in-house support to obtain these.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across all areas of the practice
• Assist with consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures
• Monitor anaesthesia and provide perioperative care
• Run nurse-led clinics including preventative healthcare and post-operative checks
• Provide inpatient monitoring and administer treatments
• Maintain accurate clinical and hospitalisation records
• Support stock control and ensure correct charging of consumables and medications
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and infection controlDeliver outstanding communication and client support

Working Pattern

Average of 40 hours per week across a 9-week rota

Typically 40 hours over 5 weekdays

The Practice

The practices holds Gold Cat Friendly accreditation, providing 24-hour emergency and inpatient care with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities. Equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, in-house laboratories and dental radiography.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £30,000 depending on experience
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD
• Extensive internal CPD and online learning resources
• Career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Employee Assistance Programme

About You

• Confident across all areas of general practice nursing
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Team-oriented with a positive and proactive approach
• Committed to continued professional development and quality improvement