Registered Veterinary Nurse – Dorchester Role: Full or Part Time applicants considered • Join a friendly, experienced, and multi-disciplinary team in a recently refurbished practice • Work in a nurse-led, RCVS-accredited training practice with opportunities to develop across theatre, diagnostics, emergency care, and inpatient nursing • Gain experience with a diverse caseload in a well equipped practice containing advanced facilities including CT, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and hydrotherapy • Enjoy a supportive and professional culture that encourages ownership of development, special interests, and CPD opportunities • Full-time (40 hours/week) role with rotating shifts, weekend work, and comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, health plan, CPD allowance, and staff discounts The practice is multi-disciplinary with a strong local presence. The team includes certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dermatology, and ECC, with several vets pursuing further qualifications in surgery. The nursing team is central to operations. As an RCVS-accredited training practice, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their full skillset and learn across theatre, diagnostics, emergency care, and inpatient nursing. The practice fosters a strong nurse-led culture, encouraging ownership of professional development and special interests. This is a full-time role, ideally 40 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern (early and late shifts) with weekend work on a rota basis. Part-time applicants may be considered, provided weekend availability remains fixed. Facilities and Services Include: • CT scanner (internal and outpatient referrals) • Digital x-ray and ultrasound • Endoscopy • Two sterile surgical suites • Dedicated in-house laboratory • Hydrotherapy unit (staffed two days per week) • Peripatetic physiotherapist • Isolation facilities • Separate dog and cat wards with ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status • 24/7 care supported by ECC-certified night vet and nursing team The Ideal Candidate: • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in small animal practice • Confident in a fast-paced environment, able to work independently and collaboratively • Shares core values of being caring, progressive, and trustworthy • Committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care Key Benefits: • £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE • Health care (dental, physio, optical) with 24/7 Private GP Service • Life Assurance • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 with length of service • Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave • Funded certificate opportunities • VDS and RCVS fees paid • Loan options • Cycle to Work scheme • Staff discount Hit apply or contact Luke on | To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 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-53897