Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Norfolk
Salary: Up to £33,000 DOE
Full-Time | 39 Hours Per Week | 1 in 4/5 Saturdays

Role Highlights

Varied day nursing role in a modern, well-equipped clinic
Supportive and close-knit team with excellent staff retention
Opportunity to work with small animals and exotics (no prior exotics experience required)
Generous CPD support and opportunities for further development
Award winning team with the accreditations for practice standards

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £33,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate support
• RCVS fees paid and VDS cover provided
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Excellent opportunities for clinical development
• Modern, purpose-built hospital with advanced facilities

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on nursing role where you will be involved in all aspects of first-opinion and hospital nursing, including inpatient care, theatre, diagnostics, nurse consults and client support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient nursing care
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures
• Assisting with consultations and nurse clinics
• Running laboratory diagnostics
• Administering treatments and medications
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Supporting client communication and education

This role would suit an RVN who enjoys variety, values teamwork and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care.

Hours & Work Pattern

• Full-time position averaging 39 hours per week
• Typically worked over 4.5 days
• Mix of early or late shifts
• 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 Saturdays (8:30am – 2:00pm consults)
• Sunday on-call rota: 8:30am – 6:30pm
• Time off in lieu provided to maintain average weekly hours

The Practice & Team

You will be joining a highly regarded independent veterinary hospital with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and a genuinely supportive culture.

Facilities include:

• On-site CT scanner
• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• ECG
• In-house laboratory
• Separate dog, cat and exotic wards

The practice cares for both small animals and exotic species, but previous exotics experience is not required as full support and training are available.

The nursing team is led by an experienced Head Nurse and Deputy Head Nurse, providing excellent day-to-day support and mentorship.

Apply Now

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact:

01904 570056
l.stewart@purovets.com

£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)

Ref: JOB-58206