Independent – Veterinary Nurse Basingstoke, Hampshire

An excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (or experienced Student Veterinary Nurse) to join a genuinely independent, family-owned veterinary group in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This role offers the security of a growing group without the pressures of a corporate environment, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, clinical standards and long-term team satisfaction.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £33,500 FTE, depending on experience and hours.

• Full-time or part-time hours available.

• Genuinely independent, family-owned practice with a people-first culture.

• No on-call, no Sundays and no bank holiday working.

• Modern facilities with ongoing investment and high clinical standards.

Key Details

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire.

• Hours: Full-time (5-day week with alternate Saturday mornings) or part-time considered.

• Salary: Up to £33,500 FTE, commensurate with experience and hours.

The Practice

This modern practice forms part of a long-established, independent veterinary group that has deliberately chosen to remain family owned. All income is reinvested back into the people and the facilities, ensuring clinics remain well equipped and teams are properly supported.

The culture is built around flexibility, mutual respect and creating roles that work for individuals. There are no restrictive ownership schemes, no hidden tie-ins and no corporate targets, allowing the clinical team to focus on delivering high-quality patient and client care.

Facilities include:

• Digital radiography.

• Ultrasonography.

• In-house integrated laboratory.

• Dedicated surgical facilities.

The Role

This role would suit a Registered Veterinary Nurse who values working in an independent environment where clinical decisions are respected and work–life balance is genuinely prioritised. Flexible rotas are available, with no on-call duties, no Sunday working and no bank holidays.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Student Veterinary Nurses looking to progress within a supportive, non-corporate setting.

About You

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse or experienced Student Veterinary Nurse.

• Values independence, autonomy and a supportive team culture.

• Proactive, client-focused and collaborative.

• Keen to develop professionally with strong CPD support.

• Looking for a long-term role within an independent practice.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £33,500 FTE, depending on experience and hours.

• Flexible full-time or part-time working options.

• Up to six weeks' annual leave.

• Loyalty bonus scheme.

• Staff recruitment reward scheme.

• Generous CPD budget and encouragement to develop.

• RCVS and VDS fees paid.

• Staff pets treated at cost.

• Staff discounts on pet retail products.

If you would like further information about this Registered Veterinary Nurse role in Basingstoke, Hampshire, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.

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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