Veterinary Nurse - Southampton

Purosearch; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS Fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance with fundedCert

Excellent nursing career progression

Up to 33 days annual leave with buy/s-

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced family-friendly policies

50% staff discount on veterinary serv.

Performance-related bonus scheme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. are pleased to advertise a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) role at a long-established RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Southampton, Hampshire.

The hospital offers a varied caseload, access to advanced facilities, funded CPD and a clear nursing progression, and flexible full-time or part-time hours with a supportive team focused on patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital with advanced facilities and referral services
• Excellent career development with funded CPD, certificates and clear nursing progression
• Varied nursing role including ECC, theatre, nurse clinics, Schedule 3 procedures and inpatient care

Responsibilities

• Varied nursing role including ECC, theatre, nurse clinics, Schedule 3 procedures and inpatient care
• Nurses work alongside a supportive team of vets, RVNs and reception colleagues
• The practice provides its own 24/7 out-of-hours service for its clients

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Southampton, Hampshire

Key Highlights

Salary from £27,800 DOE with bonus scheme and excellent benefits

Full-time or part-time hours available with flexible working patterns

RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital with advanced facilities and referral services

Excellent career development with funded CPD, certificates and clear nursing progression

Varied nursing role including ECC, theatre, nurse clinics, Schedule 3 procedures and inpatient care

An exciting opportunity has become available for a

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a well-established

RCVS Accredited Small Animal Hospital on the edge of the beautiful

New Forest National Park in Southampton, Hampshire.

This thriving hospital is home to a large, experienced and friendly team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting every team member to develop their career. Whether newly qualified or highly experienced, Registered Veterinary Nurses will be welcomed into a collaborative environment where learning, progression and clinical excellence are genuinely encouraged.

The hospital provides a varied first opinion and referral caseload, including ophthalmology and orthopaedics, with excellent facilities including digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ventilators, multi-parameter monitoring and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. The practice also provides its own 24/7 out-of-hours service for its clients.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of nursing duties, with opportunities to pursue individual interests including emergency and critical care, theatre, inpatient care, nurse clinics and Schedule 3 procedures. Nurses work alongside a supportive team of experienced vets, RVNs and reception colleagues in a positive and welcoming environment.

The practice is ideally seeking a full-time RVN but is happy to consider part-time applications and flexible working patterns, including compressed hours or shorter working days. The rota includes a minimum of 13 paid night shifts per year and a 1 in 7 weekend rota, with time off in lieu provided.

• RCVS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance with funded certificates and advanced training
• Excellent nursing career progression pathway
• Up to 33 days annual leave with buy/sell holiday scheme
• Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• 50% staff discount on veterinary services, medications and MiPet food
• Performance-related bonus scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a progressive hospital that offers genuine career development, advanced facilities, flexible working and a supportive team culture in the heart of Hampshire.

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.