Veterinary Nurse - York

purovets; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in York seeks a Registered or Final Year Student Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. Responsibilities include surgical preparation, post-operative care, and client education on animal care. The position offers generous holiday and CPD allowances, competitive salary, and an opportunity for growth in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate should be RCVS registered or a student veterinary nurse. Contact for a confidential chat and application details.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Competitive salary

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Applicants should ideally be RCVS registered, though soon to qualify veterinary nurse students are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in surgical preparation and post-operative care is essential.
• Knowledge of nutrition, vaccinations, and general animal care is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating theatre.
• Provide post-operative care and educate clients about animal care.
• Maintain hygiene standards in surgical areas and consult rooms.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Positive individual

Animal care educational skills

Education

RCVS registration or student veterinary nurse qualification

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