Purosearch • Oxford

Veterinary Nurse

About this role

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Oxford

Competitive Salary DOE | Full-Time | 24-Hour Hospital Environment

Role Highlights

  • Work in a modern, recently refurbished 24-hour veterinary hospital
  • Varied caseload including emergency, critical care, surgery and inpatient nursing
  • Access to advanced equipment including CT and digital X-ray
  • Flexible working patterns considered
  • Excellent CPD and certificate support
  • Ideal for an RVN with an interest in emergency and critical care

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy and well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital

This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a broad caseload, including emergency and critical care, surgical nursing, inpatient management and nurse-led consultations. You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team where every nurse is encouraged to contribute ideas and develop their clinical skills.

Key responsibilities include

  • Monitoring anaesthesia and assisting in theatre
  • Providing high-quality inpatient and emergency care
  • Running nurse clinics and consultations
  • Managing admissions and discharges
  • Dispensing and checking medications
  • Performing Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
  • Supporting gold-standard patient and client care

This position would suit a motivated RVN who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is keen to continue developing professionally.

Hours & Work Pattern

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Fair share of weekends
  • Flexible and reduced hours considered for the right candidate

The Practice & Team

This modern 24-hour hospital serves as a central hub, offering round-the-clock care and advanced diagnostic and surgical services.

Facilities include

  • CT scanner
  • Digital X-ray
  • Advanced operating theatres
  • In-house laboratory
  • Dedicated inpatient wards

Located in the attractive market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, the practice offers excellent access to Oxford and surrounding areas.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Health Plan from day one (including dental, optical and physiotherapy)
  • 24/7 Private GP and counselling support
  • Life Assurance (3x salary)
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Additional day paid leave
  • £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days (FTE)
  • Funded certificate opportunities
  • RCVS fees paid and VDS cover provided
  • Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Staff discounts on veterinary services and products

About You

  • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care
  • Confident with anaesthesia, theatre and inpatient nursing
  • Interest in emergency and critical care
  • Positive attitude and strong team ethic
  • Keen to continue learning and developing

Apply Now

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact

l.stewart@purovets.com

01904 570056

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Reference

JOB-56619