Veterinary Nurse


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£30,000 - £33,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ASHFORD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Jul 2026
Closing date:	15 Aug 2026

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Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Ashford, Kent

Salary: From £30,000 | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Highlights

Work across a respected RCVS-accredited practice with excellent facilities

Varied caseload including surgical, medical, inpatient and preventative care

40 hours per week averaged across a 9-week rota cycle

2 in 9 weekend rota with time off in lieu

Gold-standard feline-friendly and quality-focused environment

Excellent benefits package including Birthday Leave, funded CPD and paid professional fees

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN who enjoys using their full range of nursing skills in a supportive and progressive environment. You will work closely with an experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff to deliver exceptional patient and client care across both routine and more advanced cases.

The role offers excellent clinical variety, from anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing to inpatient care, nurse clinics and client education. Nurses are actively encouraged to work to the top of their qualification and are fully supported in their professional development with certificate funding and range of in-house support to obtain these.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care across all areas of the practice

Assist with consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures

Monitor anaesthesia and provide perioperative care

Run nurse-led clinics including preventative healthcare and post-operative checks

Provide inpatient monitoring and administer treatments

Maintain accurate clinical and hospitalisation records

Support stock control and ensure correct charging of consumables and medications

Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement and infection control

Deliver outstanding communication and client support

Working Pattern

Average of 40 hours per week across a 9-week rota

Typically 40 hours over 5 weekdays

2 in 9 weekend rota

No sole charge required

The Practice

The practices holds Gold Cat Friendly accreditation, providing 24-hour emergency and inpatient care with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities. Equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, in-house laboratories and dental radiography.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £30,000 depending on experience

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Funded external CPD

Extensive internal CPD and online learning resources

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount schemes

About You

Confident across all areas of general practice nursing

Strong communication and organisational skills

Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care

Team-oriented with a positive and proactive approach

Committed to continued professional development and quality improvement

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For a confidential discussion, contact:

Luke Stewart

l.stewart@purovets.com

01904 570056

View more opportunities: https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)

Ref: JOB-58337

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