Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Barnstaple
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,977 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

RCVS Registered Small Animal Nursing Medical Nursing Surgical Nursing Client Communication Teamwork Organisation Proactive Learning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking to recruit an RVN to join our wonderful team at Market Vets on a full time basis.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

  • Assisting our Veterinary Surgeons in theatre and consultations
  • Responsibility for inpatient care
  • Assisting with patient admits and discharges
  • Carrying out nurse consultations

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
  • Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
  • A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing.

  • A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
  • Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
  • Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
  • A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

  • 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
  • Certificate support
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted veterinary care
  • Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Contact

Speak to Amy Padgett from our recruitment team: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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