Registered Veterinary Nurse | Southampton, Hampshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a modern, purpose-built small animal practice in Southampton. This permanent full-time opportunity offers the chance to become part of a friendly and supportive clinical team, delivering exceptional nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload while enjoying excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Highlights

• Salary £27,500 – £31,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 39 hours per week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Duty nights on rotation (average one every 14 days).
• Varied first opinion nursing caseload.
• Modern, purpose-built veterinary practice.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities.

The Practice

This purpose-built small animal practice forms part of one of the UK's largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care within a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment.

The spacious, well-equipped practice provides everything required to deliver high standards of first opinion veterinary care while supporting continuous learning and clinical development. You'll work alongside an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues, with many team members pursuing postgraduate certificates and additional qualifications.

Facilities include:

• Modern operating theatres.
• Digital radiography.
• Dental facilities.
• In-house laboratory.
• Ultrasound equipment.
• Dedicated nurse consultation rooms.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• Modern preparation and treatment areas.

The Location

Located in Southampton, Hampshire, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and easy access to the city centre, the New Forest and the South Coast. The area offers an excellent balance of city amenities, coastal living and outdoor leisure opportunities.

The Role

This permanent full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work across all aspects of first opinion veterinary nursing within a busy and progressive practice.

Working 39 hours per week across four 9-hour days, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota and duty nights on rotation, you'll play an important role within the nursing team, delivering exceptional patient care while supporting Veterinary Surgeons across a varied medical and surgical caseload.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Inpatient nursing and patient care.
• Laboratory work and diagnostic support.
• Assisting Veterinary Surgeons during consultations and surgical procedures.
• Dispensing medications and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Delivering outstanding patient and client care.
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to maintain excellent clinical standards.

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous experience within a small animal practice.
• Confident across all aspects of first opinion nursing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and supportive team player.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

What's On Offer

• Salary £27,500 – £31,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Duty nights on rotation (average one every 14 days).
• Profit share bonus scheme.
• Long service recognition.
• CPD allowance with certificate support.
• RCVS membership paid.
• VDS cover.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Compassionate leave.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Overseas charity work opportunities.
• Boost retail discounts and rewards platform.
• Help at Hand health and wellbeing support.
• Excellent career progression within one of the UK's largest independent veterinary groups.

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

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