Exciting opportunity for an RVN to join a supportive team in beautiful Dorset on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Fantastic facilities, varied caseload and great work-life balance.

Key Details

• Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Cover (FTC: July 2025 – August 2026)

• Salary: From £27,000 per annum DOE

• Hours: Full-time

• Rota: 2 weeknights and 2 split weekends in an 11-week rota, with TOIL included

The Role

• Provide high-quality nursing care across consults, procedures, inpatient and emergency cases

• Assist veterinary surgeons in surgery, diagnostics and treatments

• Monitor pre- and post-op patients and ensure accurate clinical record-keeping

• Opportunity to support SVNs as a clinical coach if desired

• Involvement in emergency and critical care cases to fully utilise your skills

The Team & Facilities

• Large, friendly and skilled nursing team working alongside an experienced vet team

• Well-equipped, RCVS-accredited premises with modern facilities

• Supportive culture with regular team activities and a strong focus on wellbeing

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth with a generous CPD budget

The Area
Based in the riverside market town of Blandford Forum, surrounded by Dorset countryside. Enjoy independent shops, cafes and riverside walks, with the stunning South Coast within easy reach.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £27,000 per annum (DOE)

• 6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays)

• £600 CPD allowance per annum

• RCVS & VDS fees plus one other membership paid

• Health Shield cover (dental, optical, physio and more)

• Staff discount on veterinary fees

• My Perks discount and cashback scheme

• Company sick pay & CPD/training support

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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