Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A small animal veterinary practice in Hoddesdon is seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly team. This full-time role offers a strong work-life balance with no out-of-hours duties and includes a competitive salary of £34,000 (40-hour equivalent). The candidate will assist veterinary surgeons, monitor anaesthesia, run nurse clinics, and provide care to patients. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee discounts, and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in assisting during surgeries and consultations.
• Ability to monitor anaesthesia and provide postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during consultations and surgeries.
• Monitor anaesthesia and support surgical procedures.
• Collect samples and assist with laboratory work.
• Manage nurse clinics and maintain clinical records.
• Communicate treatment plans and educate clients.

Skills

Assisting veterinary surgeons

Monitoring anaesthesia

Administering medications

Maintaining clinical records

Educating owners on healthcare

Education

Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Full Time

Hoddesdon Hertfordshire

A friendly small animal veterinary practice is seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive and experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse looking for a stable, weekday-focused role with no out-of-hours duties.

Hours & Salary

• 35.9 hours per week (full time)

• 1:4 Saturday mornings

• Salary: £34,000 (40‑hour equivalent)

• Annual pay review every October

Benefits

• Company pension scheme

• Employee discounts

• Free flu jabs

• Free on‑site parking

Job Overview

The role is full time, working Monday to Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. There are no out‑of‑hours or emergency shifts, offering a strong work–life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinary surgeons during consultations, diagnostics, and surgery

• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures

• Running nurse clinics

• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments

• Providing inpatient, pre‑operative, and post‑operative care

• Collecting samples and assisting with basic laboratory work

• Maintaining accurate clinical records

• Supporting reception duties and answering telephone enquiries when required

• Communicating treatment plans and aftercare advice to clients

• Educating owners on preventative healthcare and nutrition

• 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-56838