Purosearch • Barnet

Veterinary Nurse

About this role

Registered Veterinary Nurse (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Barnet, North London

Competitive Salary | Full-Time | 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract

Role Highlights

  • 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
  • Opportunity to join a beautifully designed, modern small animal clinic
  • Varied role including nurse consults, anaesthetic monitoring, theatre and inpatient care
  • Strong emphasis on patient wellbeing and exceptional client experience
  • Purpose-built technology to streamline admin and maximise clinical time
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

The Role

This maternity cover role offers the chance to become a fully integrated member of a highly skilled and supportive team, delivering outstanding clinical care in a modern environment where both pets and people are genuinely valued.

You will play a key role in all aspects of nursing, from consultations and surgical support to inpatient care and preventative healthcare, while helping create a calm and welcoming experience for every patient and client.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients across all areas of the practice
  • Conduct nurse consultations and preventative healthcare appointments
  • Monitor general anaesthesia and maintain accurate records
  • Assist veterinary surgeons with procedures and surgeries
  • Administer treatments and medications
  • Maintain detailed and accurate clinical notes
  • Monitor stock levels and support inventory management
  • Ensure clinical areas and equipment are maintained to the highest standards
  • Educate clients on routine and specialised pet care

Working Pattern

  • Full-time fixed-term contract
  • 12 months covering maternity leave
  • Start date available ASAP

The Practice

This is a modern and beautifully designed small animal clinic that combines excellent clinical standards with an outstanding client experience.

The team is passionate about creating a workplace where collaboration, kindness and innovation are at the heart of everything they do. Purpose-built in-house technology reduces administrative burden, allowing the clinical team to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 200 hours annual leave
  • Birthday off after one year of service
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and highly skilled clinical team
  • Regular company social events
  • Innovative technology designed to simplify day-to-day work

About You

  • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Experienced in general practice nursing
  • Confident running nurse consults
  • Competent in anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Proactive and able to work independently when needed
  • Friendly, adaptable and a strong team player

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact

Luke Stewart

l.stewart@purovets.com

01904 570056

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£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)

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JOB-58297