Senior Veterinary Nurse - Luton
Role Highlights
* Salary up to £36,000 + excellent benefits package
* No out-of-hours work & manageable caseload
* Supportive, well-established clinical team environment
* Opportunity to develop mentoring and coaching experience
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys delivering high standards of patient care while working within a collaborative team where nursing skills are fully utilised. There is also the opportunity to become involved in mentoring and supporting a student nurse for those interested in developing coaching or leadership skills.
The practice benefits from a loyal client base and a calm, organised workflow, allowing nurses to focus on quality clinical care rather than volume.
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £36,000 per annum (DOE)
* No out-of-hours commitments
* Generous CPD allowance and career development support
* Opportunity to shape your caseload around your strengths
* Time off in lieu following Saturday shifts
* Supportive leadership and experienced nursing team
* Permanent, full-time position
* Opportunity to work across nearby branches where required (variety without excessive travel)
Working Hours
40-hour working week
Shift patterns include:
* Early: 8:00am – 5:00pm
* Mid: 9:00am – 6:00pm / 9:30am – 6:30pm
* Late: 10:30am – 7:30pm
* 1-hour lunch break included
* 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am – 5:30pm) with TOIL the following week
* No OOH or overnight responsibilities
The Role
You will play a key role in delivering outstanding nursing care across all areas of the practice, including:
* Surgical and theatre nursing
* Inpatient care and monitoring
* Nurse consultations and client education
* Anaesthesia monitoring and diagnostic support
* Laboratory work and imaging assistance
* Maintaining accurate clinical records
* Supporting smooth day-to-day clinical operations
The practice typically performs 3–4 operations per day, creating a balanced and manageable pace.
There is also the opportunity to support the development of a student veterinary nurse, making this an excellent step for RVNs interested in progressing their career into mentoring or leadership pathways.
The Team Environment
You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive team including:
* Veterinary Surgeons
* Student & Registered Veterinary Nurses
* Patient Care Assistants
* Dedicated Reception Teams
The team environment is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on maintaining high clinical standards alongside a positive workplace culture.
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