Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Medway Towns, Kent
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Why This Role Stands Out
* Work across a well-established practice with a varied clinical caseload
* Strong focus on clinical development including Schedule 3 procedures and specialist exposure
* Supportive, long-standing team with excellent staff retention and collaborative culture
* Clear progression opportunities into senior nursing and leadership roles
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* Funded external CPD and internal training programmes
* Staff discount scheme
* Enhanced sickness pay and family leave
* Pension scheme and life assurance
* Employee wellbeing support and EAP access
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Potential short-term accommodation support for relocation
Working Pattern
* Weekday shifts between 8:00am – 6:45pm
* 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:45am – 4:45pm)
* No Sundays or bank holidays currently required
* No out-of-hours (OOH) commitments (covered externally)
* Flexible working considered to support work-life balance
The Role
This is a varied and hands‑on nursing position within a busy practice, providing exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical cases.
You will work closely with an experienced veterinary and nursing team, contributing to high clinical standards while maintaining excellent patient and client care.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality veterinary nursing care across multiple practice sites
* Assist with anaesthesia, imaging and inpatient care
* Support a wide range of surgical procedures including orthopaedic and soft tissue cases
* Conduct nurse consultations and client education
* Undertake Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
* Maintain accurate clinical records and patient monitoring
* Provide sole nursing cover at weekends and occasionally during weekdays as required
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient clinical workflows
Clinical Environment
Nurses benefit from:
* Exposure to visiting specialists including orthopaedics and cardiology
* Opportunities to develop interests in theatre or ECC work
* A collaborative environment focused on high clinical standards
* Strong team stability with excellent staff retention
Career Development
Professional growth and progression are actively encouraged, including:
* Funded CPD and access to internal learning platforms
* Support for clinical interests and advanced skills development
* Opportunities to progress into Senior RVN, Lead Nurse or management roles
How to Apply
For further information or to apply, please contact:
Telephone: 01904 570056
Email: l.stewart@purovets.com
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: JOB-57738
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