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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
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
Education
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
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.
- 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
- 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 l.stewart@purovets.com
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
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