Veterinary Nurse

Purosearch; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in York is looking for a Registered or Final Year Student Veterinary Nurse. This full-time position includes assisting in surgical procedures, providing post-operative care, and educating pet owners on general animal care. The role requires proactivity and a positive attitude, with opportunities for professional development through CPD. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, competitive salary, and employee discounts, in a vibrant city with a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Competitive salary

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must have proactivity and positivity to thrive in the role.
• Must be able to deliver exceptional animal care and support.
• Preparation of patients for surgical procedures and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical theatre and provide post-operative care.
• Educate clients on nutrition, vaccinations, and general animal care.
• Ensure high hygiene standards in surgical theatres and consult areas.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Positive mindset

Animal care knowledge

Surgical assistance

Education

RCVS registration or veterinary nurse student

Job description

Registered or Final Year Student Veterinary Nurse – York

Join an thriving veterinary practice in York, delivering exceptional care to pets, farm animals, and horses with a supportive, experienced team.
Take part in surgical preparation and theatre work, provide post operative care, and educate owners on nutrition, vaccinations, and general animal care.
Proactive CPD and professional development are actively encouraged, giving you the opportunity to grow within a friendly and welcoming environment.
Enjoy living in historic and vibrant York, with excellent schools, beautiful countryside, cultural attractions, and a fantastic work-life balance.

This position would suit a proactive and positive individual looking to join a friendly and supportive team. CPD is actively encouraged, giving you opportunities to develop professionally while being part of a practice that values both its staff and clients.

Applicants should ideally be RCVS registered, though soon to qualify veterinary nurse students are encouraged to apply.

The role involves preparing patients for surgical procedures, assisting in the operating theatre, and providing post-operative care and guidance to owners. You will also educate clients on nutrition, vaccinations, and general animal care, administer treatments, support in animal restraint, and ensure that surgical theatres and consult areas are maintained to the highest hygiene standards.

The Rota

Full time position
5 day working week, with one 4 day week every 5 weeks
OOH Rota

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Competitive salary
• Generous CPD allowance
• RCVS fees covered
• Employee discounts
• Plus much more!

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-55705