Veterinary Nurse - St Albans

purovets; St Albans; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in St Albans seeks a Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract at a competitive salary of £30,500. This role offers professional growth, a supportive team environment, and an excellent work-life balance. Ideal candidates are RCVS registered, confident in nurse consults, and skilled in delivering exceptional care. Benefits include a generous annual leave, CPD allowance, and health care from day one.

Benefits

Health care from day one

Life Assurance

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

CPD allowance of £750

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Registered as an RCVS Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care.
• Ability to coach and influence team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary nursing care in a supportive environment.
• Deliver nurse consults and support practice performance.
• Collaborate within a close-knit team.

Skills

Exceptional patient and client care

Team collaboration

Confidence in nurse consults

Coaching and influencing colleagues

Education

RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Veterinary Nurse – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary of £30,500 per year

• Supportive, close-knit team environment, complete with a beloved practice cat
• Modern, well-equipped clinic featuring digital x-ray, in-house lab, and a dedicated operating theatre
• Professional growth opportunities, including £750 CPD allowance, 2 CPD days, and funded certificate options
• Excellent work-life balance with 40 hours over 5 days, a 1-in-6 weekend rota, and generous annual leave

About the Practice

The successful candidate will become part of a close-knit team comprising two Vets, two RVNs, one SVN, several Patient Care Assistants, two Client Care Assistants—and the much-loved practice cat.

The clinic is fully equipped with digital x-ray, in-house laboratory facilities, a dedicated prep area, and a modern operating theatre. Working here offers a varied and stimulating caseload in a supportive environment.

Role Details

• Contract: 12-month fixed term
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours over 5 days
• Weekends: 1-in-6 rota

The ideal candidate will be:

• RCVS registered as a Veterinary Nurse
• Skilled in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• A collaborative team player
• Confident in nurse consults and understanding their impact on practice performance
• Experienced in coaching and influencing colleagues to bring out their best

Key Benefits

• Salary: £30,500 per year
• Health care from day one (dental, physio, optical)
• Life Assurance
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount

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 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 no: JOB-55178