Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Oxford
Competitive Salary DOE | Full-Time | 24-Hour Hospital Environment

Role Highlights

• Work in a modern, recently refurbished 24-hour veterinary hospital
• Varied caseload including emergency, critical care, surgery and inpatient nursing
• Access to advanced equipment including CT and digital X-ray
• Flexible working patterns considered
• Excellent CPD and certificate support
• Ideal for an RVN with an interest in emergency and critical care

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy and well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital

This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a broad caseload, including emergency and critical care, surgical nursing, inpatient management and nurse-led consultations. You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team where every nurse is encouraged to contribute ideas and develop their clinical skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring anaesthesia and assisting in theatre
• Providing high-quality inpatient and emergency care
• Running nurse clinics and consultations
• Managing admissions and discharges
• Dispensing and checking medications
• Performing Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
• Supporting gold-standard patient and client care

This position would suit a motivated RVN who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is keen to continue developing professionally.

Hours & Work Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Fair share of weekends
• Flexible and reduced hours considered for the right candidate

The Practice & Team

This modern 24-hour hospital serves as a central hub, offering round-the-clock care and advanced diagnostic and surgical services.

Facilities include:

• CT scanner
• Digital X-ray
• Advanced operating theatres
• In-house laboratory
• Dedicated inpatient wards

Located in the attractive market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, the practice offers excellent access to Oxford and surrounding areas.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Health Plan from day one (including dental, optical and physiotherapy)
• 24/7 Private GP and counselling support
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Additional day paid leave
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days (FTE)
• Funded certificate opportunities
• RCVS fees paid and VDS cover provided
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Confident with anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient nursing
• Interest in emergency and critical care
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Keen to continue learning and developing

Apply Now

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

l.stewart@purovets.com
01904 570056

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£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)

Reference: JOB-56619