Veterinary Nurse

Purosearch; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Bournemouth is seeking a Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse for fixed-term maternity cover. The role offers flexible hours, no out-of-hours work, and a chance to work in a diverse clinical setting. The successful candidate will handle nurse consultations, provide surgical support, and ensure patient welfare in a supportive team environment. Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including CPD allowance and paid memberships, are provided.

Benefits

6 weeks paid annual leave

£600 CPD allowance

Paid RCVS membership

VDS cover

Health and wellbeing plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discounted veterinary treatment

Cycle to work scheme

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification.
• Experience in a small animal practice preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and handle inpatient care.
• Provide support during surgeries and theatre.
• Ensure clinical standards and patient welfare.

Skills

Nurse consultations

Theatre and surgical support

Inpatient care

Supporting clinical standards and patient welfare

Professional development

Job description

Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse – Bournemouth

26 Hours per Week | No OOH | Fixed-Term Maternity Cover | Salary DOE

This role is ideal for an RVN seeking flexible hours, no out-of-hours work, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, RCVS-accredited practice with a varied caseload.

Key Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Contract: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
• Hours: Part-Time – 26 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Out-of-Hours: None
• Bank Holidays: Not required

The Role

This position offers a broad and engaging veterinary nursing role within a busy small animal practice. The successful RVN will be involved in:

• Nurse consultations
• Theatre and surgical support
• Inpatient care
• Supporting clinical standards and patient welfare

The practice supports ongoing CPD and professional development, making this role suitable for both experienced RVNs and those looking to further develop specific clinical interests.

The Practice

• RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary practice
• Part of a multi-site veterinary group
• Excellent facilities and modern equipment
• In-house out-of-hours care provided at the hospital site
• Accredited Veterinary Nurse Training Practice
• Supportive team environment with qualified RVNs and Student Veterinary Nurses

Benefits (Pro Rata)

• 6 weeks paid annual leave, including bank holidays
• £600 CPD allowance per year
• Paid RCVS membership and one additional professional subscription
• VDS cover
• Health and wellbeing plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Discounted veterinary treatment
• Retail, travel and lifestyle discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Focus on employee wellbeing and engagement

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [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: JOB-56662