Registered Veterinary Nurse - Telford

• Part-time salary of £19,825 per year (equivalent to £30,500 FTE) with a structured 26-hour working week
• Sole-charge RVN role working alongside an experienced Vet Surgeon and supportive practice team
• Modern, well-equipped practice with an in-house lab, operating theatre and close links to a sister site
• Comprehensive benefits package, including £750 CPD, health cash plan, life assurance, paid professional fees and generous annual leave

My client is seeking an experienced Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to become a valued member of their dedicated and friendly team. This is a permanent, sole-charge nursing position, working closely with an experienced Vet Surgeon and a supportive group of reception and administrative staff.

Set within the stunning county of Shropshire, just a short drive from the iconic Iron Bridge World Heritage Site and the scenic Wrekin hills, this charming practice offers a warm community feel and excellent facilities, including an in-house laboratory and fully equipped operating theatre. The team also works in close collaboration with their well-established sister practice, ensuring a strong network of clinical support.

The Role

The successful RVN will play a key role in the smooth running of the practice, supporting a variety of clinical and client-facing duties. This includes participating in consults, administrative tasks, and front-of-house support while ensuring every patient and client receives the exceptional care the practice is known for.

Working hours:

• 1 in 6 weekends: 12-hour shift at Shrewsbury 24-Hour
• Participation in Bank Holiday and On-Call rotas
• Part-time salary: £19,825 per year (Full-Time Equivalent: £30,500)

This role comes with an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health cash plan covering dental, physio and optical services
• Access to 24-hour counselling and wellbeing support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 with service
• An additional ‘Day for You’ – a paid personal day
• Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees fully covered
• Cycle to Work scheme

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care sits at the heart of everything this practice does—care for patients, for clients, and for one another. The incoming RVN will be expected to:

• Deliver consistently outstanding care to clients and their pets
• Support surgeries and procedures, including all pre- and post-operative duties
• Run nurse-led appointments and schedule 3 procedures
• Provide high-quality patient monitoring and nursing care
• Manage admissions and discharges under Veterinary direction
• Facilitate patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care
• Dispense and check medications accurately
• Uphold professional, regulatory, and operational standards
• Lead team briefings and contribute to effective practice coordination

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be:

• RCVS-registered and confident in all aspects of Veterinary Nursing
• Experienced in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Competent in running nurse consults and understanding their impact on practice growth and efficiency
• Skilled in coaching and influencing colleagues to achieve great results

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference within a warm, supportive, and community-focused environment, this Shropshire practice offers the perfect opportunity.

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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