Registered Veterinary Nurse – Torbridge Vets, Devon
Salary:Up to £29,000 DOE
Contract:Permanent
Hours:40 per week, including 1 in 6 Saturdays
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new challenge, more variety, or better work-life balance? This opportunity at Torbridge Vets, spread across our two beautiful Devon locations – Bideford and South Molton – could be just what you're after.
A bit about us
Torbridge Vets has been established for over 100 years and is proud to be RCVS Accredited. Our main site is in the historic port town of Bideford, surrounded by stunning beaches and moorland. Our second site is in the charming market town of South Molton, right on the edge of Exmoor.
We're a dedicated companion animal practice with modern facilities and a wide range of specialist equipment, including laparoscopic tools, dental x-ray, and orthopaedic surgery referrals. You'll be joining a supportive team of 7 vets, 7 qualified nurses, and student nurses, where collaboration and hands‑on nursing care are encouraged.
What makes this role different
* Varied caseload including orthopaedic surgery, dental x-ray, and medicine referrals
* Opportunity to run your own clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures
* Supportive environment with a focus on clinical coaching – ideal if you're already a coach or interested in becoming one
* Work across two practices, offering diversity in your day‑to‑day experience
The location
North Devon offers a fantastic lifestyle. From coastal walks and water sports to dog‑friendly cafes and scenic moorland, it's a great place to enjoy a healthy work‑life balance.
What we're looking for
* A great team player
* Passionate about animal welfare
* Excellent customer service skills
* Confident working with a wide range of cases
Our standard benefits include:
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) and option to buy/sell additional 4 weeks of annual leave
* RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
* Clearly defined career pathways for our Nurses within the wider group! Check out more here
* Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
* Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
* Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
* Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
* Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
* Access to the company share‑save scheme
Please contact Emily at emily.card@cvsvets.com with any questions or to arrange a practice visit.
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