Registered Veterinary Nurse – Salisbury, Wiltshire
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a friendly and supportive first-opinion small animal practice in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, providing flexibility alongside a varied nursing caseload and excellent opportunities to develop and utilise your clinical skills.
There is no out-of-hours or on-call requirement, helping support a positive work-life balance.
The successful RVN will have the opportunity to take an active role in patient care, including nurse clinics, blood sampling, catheter placement, radiography and anaesthetic monitoring, alongside a broad range of general nursing responsibilities.
About the Practice
The practice is a welcoming small animal veterinary practice located on a popular retail park in Salisbury, with convenient local amenities nearby.
The close-knit clinical team includes two permanent Veterinary Surgeons, creating an environment where the successful RVN will work closely with different clinicians and gain exposure to varied approaches and cases.
As a first-opinion practice, the caseload is varied, with busy and quieter periods providing a good balance throughout the working week.
The practice places a strong emphasis on empowering its nursing team, encouraging RVNs to make full use of their clinical skills and undertake appropriate Schedule 3 responsibilities within a supportive environment.
Salisbury also offers an excellent location for both work and lifestyle, with easy access to the New Forest, Stonehenge and the south coast, while London is just over an hour away by train.
Responsibilities
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality nursing care to small animal patients
Running and developing nurse clinics
Taking and processing blood samples
Placing intravenous catheters
Performing radiography and X-rays
Monitoring patients under anaesthesia
Supporting Veterinary Surgeons with medical and surgical procedures
Undertaking appropriate Schedule 3 procedures
Providing inpatient and outpatient nursing care
Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
Maintaining accurate clinical records
Supporting high standards of patient welfare
Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons and the wider practice team
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a confident and adaptable Registered Veterinary Nurse with solid general nursing experience.
They will:
Hold current RVN registration
Have previous experience in small animal general practice
Be confident across a broad range of nursing responsibilities
Have excellent client care and communication skills
Be friendly, enthusiastic and approachable
Demonstrate a genuine passion for animal welfare
Enjoy working collaboratively with different clinicians
Be comfortable working in a varied first-opinion environment
Be keen to utilise and develop their clinical nursing skills
Be enthusiastic about undertaking Schedule 3 responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
The successful Veterinary Nurse will receive:
Salary up to £34,000, dependent on experience
Full-time or part-time hours
No OOH
No on-call requirement
Practice opening hours of Monday–Friday, 8:30am–7:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am–3:00pm
Generous CPD allowance
Funded certificate support
Contributory pension scheme
Paid RCVS, BVNA and VDS memberships
Exclusive company and high street discounts
Rewards and colleague benefits
Supportive clinical environment
Opportunities to develop clinical nursing skills
Encouragement to utilise Schedule 3 competencies
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for veterinary nursing jobs in Salisbury or Wiltshire, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive first-opinion practice where nurses are encouraged to develop their skills and take an active role in clinical care.
With flexible full-time or part-time hours, no OOH or on-call work, strong CPD support and genuine clinical development opportunities, this role offers an attractive balance of career progression and work-life balance.
For further information or to apply, please contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com