Veterinary Nurse - Eggesford

purovets; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent veterinary practice as a Veterinary Nurse in stunning Mid-Devon. This role offers diverse responsibilities in a supportive environment with a close-knit team. Enjoy competitive benefits including CPD support, generous holiday time, and a focus on personal patient care without corporate pressures.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday + bank holidays

CPD encouraged and funded

VDS cover + one paid professional membership

Staff discount scheme

Workplace pension

Access to practice vehicles for house visits

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing is essential.
• Ability to assist in surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of in-house lab tests preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Administering anaesthesia and monitoring recovery.
• Performing in-house lab tests (biochem, haematology).
• Supporting consults and house visits.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anaesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Job description

Veterinary Nurse – Eggesford

• Genuinely independent practice – no corporate targets or pressures, just real, personal patient care
• Beautiful rural Mid-Devon location – work surrounded by countryside while still being part of a busy, thriving community
• Diverse and hands-on role – access to the latest kit to support an advanced caseload and wide range of small animals not just your cats and dogs!
• Supportive, close-knit team – join a friendly and experienced group who value teamwork and wellbeing

Join a modern, purpose-built facility includes comprehensive surgical and x-ray suites, an in-house lab, and separate waiting areas and kennels for cats and dogs. Vets with specialist interest in exotic and wider farm animals too.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary DOE

• 4 weeks holiday + bank holidays

• CPD encouraged and funded

• VDS cover + one paid professional membership

• Staff discount scheme

• Workplace pension

• Access to practice vehicles for house visits

Rota & Working Hours:

• Full-time (40 hours per week)

• 1 in 3 Saturdays

• No out-of-hours

• Flexible shifts between 8am–6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Your Role:
As a key member of our close-knit team, you’ll provide a high standard of patient and client care across a wide range of clinical duties. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures

• Administering anaesthesia and monitoring recovery

• Performing in-house lab tests (biochem, haematology, cytology, etc.)

• Supporting consults, house visits, and nurse clinics

• Ensuring smooth operation of theatre, prep-room and patient areas

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 www.purovets.com

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-53684