Registered Veterinary Nurse | Poole, Dorset

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly and well-established small animal practice in the Poole area of Dorset. Offering a salary of up to £33,500 FTE DOE, this full-time position provides the opportunity to fully utilise your nursing skills within a supportive clinical team while delivering outstanding patient and client care. With a varied caseload, excellent professional development opportunities and an enviable coastal location, this role offers the perfect combination of career progression and work-life balance.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £33,500 FTE DOE.
• Permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position.
• 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:00am – 12:00pm).
• Varied first opinion nursing role.
• Nurse consultations and Schedule 3 duties.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established small animal practice is committed to delivering exceptional standards of veterinary care within a welcoming and collaborative environment. Supported by an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and Client Care colleagues, the practice provides a varied first opinion caseload while encouraging nurses to fully utilise their clinical skills across all aspects of patient care.

Teamwork and continuous professional development are central to the practice culture, with nurses encouraged to take an active role in patient management, consultations and Schedule 3 procedures. As part of the wider Medivet network, you'll also benefit from access to clinical communities, internal CPD and advanced referral hospitals, providing excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern consultation rooms.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Dedicated treatment and preparation areas.
• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated inpatient wards.
• Access to advanced referral facilities and specialist support through the wider Medivet network.

The Location

Located in the Poole area of Dorset, the practice enjoys an outstanding coastal setting with easy access to award-winning beaches, picturesque harbours and the stunning Jurassic Coast. The area offers an excellent quality of life, combining beautiful outdoor spaces with a vibrant selection of cafés, restaurants, shops and leisure activities, making it an ideal place to build both your career and lifestyle.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position within a busy and supportive first opinion practice.

You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care through nurse consultations, Schedule 3 procedures, inpatient care, anaesthesia, surgical support and client education. You'll work closely with the Veterinary Surgeons and wider clinical team to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care throughout their treatment journey.

The role also includes responsibility for patient admissions and discharges, monitoring hospitalised patients and supporting consultations and surgical procedures. A 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:00am – 12:00pm) forms part of the working pattern, with the remainder of your time spent within a collaborative and supportive weekday team.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You'll enjoy working as part of a collaborative clinical team, be confident carrying out nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, and be committed to maintaining the highest clinical standards. This opportunity would suit an RVN looking to continue developing their nursing career within a progressive and supportive practice environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £33,500 FTE DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS and VDS membership fees paid.
• 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Registered Veterinary Nurse role in the Poole area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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