Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Company: Purosearch
- Salary: £28,000 to £37,500 a year
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: CV11 5RP
- Working pattern: On-site
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 29 Sept 2026
- Closing date: 29 Oct 2026
Why Join?
- Join a well-established independent first opinion mixed veterinary practice with over 125 years of experience
- Unique opportunity to optionally work with farm and equine as well as small animal
- You'll be part of an experienced, friendly and supportive team of Vets, RVNs, front-of-house colleagues and management
- Work across two busy practices
- The practice is RCVS accredited and part of the XLVets network.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an enthusiastic Registered or Student Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team.
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, including paid lunch breaks, although flexible working arrangements can be discussed for the right candidate.
The practice is well equipped with:
- Digital radiography and ultrasound
- Endoscopy and TTA equipment
- Extensive patient monitoring equipment
- In-house laboratory
- A wide range of nurse-led clinics
- Opportunities to gain experience across small animal, farm and equine work
Nurses of varying experience are welcome, and individual clinical interests are actively encouraged.
Benefits
- Salary from £37,500 per annum, dependent on experience
- Overtime payments, including enhanced rates for weekends and additional hours
- Loyalty pay for 5+ years of service
- Annual pay reviews
- Additional annual leave based on length of service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Workplace pension
- £500 annual CPD allowance and additional CPD leave
- RCVS/BVNA membership and professional fees paid
- Indemnity insurance
- Genuine staff pet discount
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Employee perks and discounts
- Full access to the XLVets community, forums and resources
The Rota
- 40-hour standard working week, excluding inpatient cover, weekends and bank holidays
- No routine on-call
- Saturday surgery approximately 1 in 6, 9am-3pm
- Nurse consult shift approximately 1 in 7, 9am-12pm
- Overtime applies to hours over 38 per week, weekends and hours before 8am or after 6.30pm
- TOIL may be available for up to two hours of accumulated weekday overtime
- Occasional inpatient cover may be required, with additional payments for night, weekend and call-out cover
What We're Looking For
- A registered RVN with experience in a busy practice
- A friendly, motivated Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about patient and client care
- An interest in developing specific clinical skills and nurse-led clinics
- A driving licence and appropriate business insurance
- Willingness to occasionally work across the practice's branch surgery or attend locations away from the practice
- Business mileage is reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines
Career Development
- £500 annual CPD allowance plus additional paid CPD leave
- Support for developing individual clinical interests
- Access to professional memberships and the XLVets network
- Extensive nurse clinic experience
- Opportunities to broaden experience across small animal, farm and equine work
- Supportive team environment with experienced Vets and RVNs
- Opportunity to assist with farm/ equine animals and will gain necessary training
If you're an experienced RVN looking for a varied role within an independent practice where patient care, client experience and professional development really matter, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Georgia on 01904 570056 or email g.davies@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
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Registered Veterinary Nurse employer: WhatsApp Inc.
Join a well-established small animal veterinary practice in Ipswich, Suffolk, where collaboration and clinical excellence are at the heart of our supportive team culture. With a commitment to employee growth through fully funded CPD opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance, this is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to thrive in a progressive environment. As we prepare to move into a state-of-the-art facility in 2026, you will be part of an exciting journey that prioritises outstanding patient care and employee wellbeing.
