Senior Veterinary Nurse – Sandwich Full-Time | Salary £32,000 – £38,000 (dependent on experience) Are you a natural leader with a passion for both patient care and people? We’re seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to take the reins in a modern, progressive small animal practice where teamwork, compassion, and high standards truly come first. Why You’ll Love Working Here You’ll be joining a close-knit, values-driven team that genuinely cares for each other, their clients, and their patients. We believe in balance, personal growth, and celebrating success together. Our modern facilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, orthopaedic equipment — giving you access to the tools and technology you need to deliver outstanding care. You’ll also benefit from: 6 weeks’ holiday (including Bank Holidays). No on-call or out-of-hours – your evenings and holidays are your own. Fair weekend rota (currently 1 in 7). Paid lunch breaks. Unlimited CPD allowance with funded certificate options. Pension scheme and private health plan. RCVS fees covered. Staff discounts on veterinary services and products. Support for existing CPD debt, where applicable. The Role As Lead Nurse, you’ll combine hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities. You’ll support, mentor, and inspire a talented team of veterinary nurses, helping them to grow in confidence and consistency. Your work will focus on driving quality across all aspects of patient and client care while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. You’ll play a key part in: Developing and maintaining clinical protocols and nursing standards. Leading by example in delivering exceptional patient care. Coaching and supporting colleagues through professional and personal development. Collaborating closely with the clinical and client care teams to ensure seamless workflows. Championing continuous improvement and innovation across the practice. For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on or email 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-56045