Salary: £23,500–£34,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time (approximately 36.25 hours per week)
About the Practice
An established, independent small animal veterinary practice in South Devon is looking to recruit a Registered Veterinary Nurse & Clinical Supervisor to join its experienced and supportive team.
The practice is RCVS-accredited, an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Centre, a RWAF Silver Rabbit Friendly Clinic and an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic. With a strong focus on high clinical standards, professional development and exceptional patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where nurses are encouraged to use their full range of skills.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding position, combining hands-on clinical nursing with the opportunity to mentor and support the next generation of veterinary nurses.
You'll work alongside a knowledgeable and welcoming team, using modern equipment and facilities including:
In-house laboratory equipment for rapid blood and urine analysis
Ultrasound
Digital X-ray
Advanced patient monitoring equipment
If you enjoy a busy clinical environment where your nursing skills are fully utilised and valued, this could be the perfect role.
Key Responsibilities
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Admit patients for diagnostic tests, procedures and surgery
Monitor and care for hospitalised patients
Collect and process laboratory samples
Prepare theatres and equipment for surgical procedures
Prepare patients for surgery and administer medications
Assist during surgical procedures
Monitor anaesthesia and patient recovery
Run nurse consultations and post-operative appointments
Educate clients on treatment plans, preventative healthcare and post-operative care
Provide ongoing patient care, including wound management and palliative care
Dispense prescribed medications
Maintain accurate clinical records
Manage medicines, equipment and stock levels
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control throughout the practice
Exercise and monitor inpatients as required
Clinical Supervisor
Mentor and support up to two student veterinary nurses
Provide practical teaching and day-to-day guidance
Monitor and document student progress using Smart Assessor
Structure learning plans and encourage professional development
Build positive working relationships with student nurses
Attend annual standardisation workshops to maintain Clinical Supervisor status
About You
The successful candidate will:
Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Have an up-to-date CPD record
Have at least one year's clinical experience
Be willing to attend annual Clinical Supervisor standardisation workshops
Be an excellent communicator with strong mentoring skills
Be organised, empathetic, patient and enthusiastic
Be confident working independently while maintaining professional standards
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for travel between branches
What's on Offer
Excellent work-life balance
Monday to Friday working
Shared Saturday morning rota with time off in lieu
No out-of-hours work after 7pm
4 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday leave
RCVS fees and VDS membership paid
Generous CPD allowance and ongoing professional development
Six-monthly development reviews
Discounted veterinary treatment
Cycle to Work scheme
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support
If you're an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to combine clinical nursing with mentoring and education in a supportive independent practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Interested in this role? Apply now and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.