Registered Veterinary Nurse – RCVS Accredited 24-Hour Hospital, Shrewsbury

• Competitive salary of up to £32,000 for a full-time 40-hour week
• Work within a well-equipped RCVS-accredited 24-hour hospital, including CT, endoscopy, laparoscopic kit, K-laser and advanced lab facilities
• Supportive, highly skilled nursing team, with opportunities for clinical coaching and funded certificate development
• Excellent work–life balance, featuring a 1-in-6 full weekend rota, minimal on-call (1–2 weeks per year) and a bank holiday shift only every 18 months
• Outstanding benefits package, including 5–6 weeks’ holiday, health cash plan, paid CPD, VDS/RCVS fees, counselling access, staff discount and more

A well-established, RCVS-accredited 24-hour veterinary hospital in Shrewsbury, Shropshire is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its thriving team. With a full range of services, including professional dog grooming and on-site hydrotherapy—the hospital is committed to delivering exceptional care to every patient that comes through its doors.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and engaging role. Each day offers diverse nursing responsibilities alongside opportunities to contribute to clinical coaching within the practice. They will be supported by a talented and experienced nursing team, many of whom have completed or are working toward certificates in areas such as anaesthesia and analgesia, and medical or surgical nursing.

The hospital is exceptionally well equipped, featuring advanced diagnostic tools including a CT scanner, multiparameters, K-laser, endoscope, laparoscopic kit, and an extensive suite of laboratory equipment including an Imagyst.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with a 1-in-6 full weekend rota, one bank holiday shift every 18 months, and 1–2 weeks of on-call duties per year.

Key Benefits
• Generous salary of up to £32,000 per year
• Health cash plan (including dental, physio, and optical cover) plus 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance at 3× salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling, in person or by phone
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional paid “Day for You”
• £750 Clinical CPD budget plus 2 days’ paid CPD leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
• Consistently deliver outstanding client and patient care
• Support surgeries and procedures, including all associated pre- and post-operative duties
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
• Provide expert patient monitoring and care
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient transfers
• Dispense and check medication
• Uphold regulatory, operational, and clinical standards
• Lead briefings to align and motivate the nursing team for effective practice operations

Skills & Experience
• RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
• Proven experience delivering excellent patient and client care
• Strong teamwork ethic with experience supporting nurse consults
• Ability to use coaching and influencing skills to support colleagues and enhance performance

If this exciting opportunity resonates, interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch for more information.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-56223