Registered Veterinary Nurse


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£27,000 to £32,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ANTRIM
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Belfast

Independent Referral Practice | Full or Part Time | Day or Night Role | Modern Facilities | Supportive Team

Highlights

• Work in an independent small animal referral practice with advanced medical and surgical caseloads

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, and orthopaedic theatres

• Flexible full-time or part-time hours, with day and night shift options

• Supportive, experienced and friendly team environment

A growing

independent small animal referral practice in

Belfast is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their expanding team.

This modern, progressive practice offers a diverse caseload encompassing both

soft tissue and orthopaedic referrals, providing the opportunity to develop and refine your clinical nursing skills in a supportive environment. The practice is currently progressing through the

RCVS Veterinary Hospital Accreditation process, with the aim of becoming

Northern Ireland’s only independent Veterinary Hospital.

The successful candidate will share the team’s commitment to providing exceptional patient care at fair and accessible prices, ensuring every pet receives the highest standard of treatment and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality inpatient and surgical nursing care

• Supporting veterinary surgeons during diagnostic and surgical procedures

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe clinical environment

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and their pets

Candidate Requirements

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RCVS registration (required)

• Previous experience in a small animal veterinary environment (referral experience desirable)

• A positive, proactive approach to patient care and teamwork

• Willingness to participate in a shared rota covering nights, weekends and bank holidays

What’s on Offer

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Competitive salary (from £27,000 per annum, depending on experience)

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Flexible working options, including full-time or part-time hours

• Opportunities for day practice or night-shift roles to suit your lifestyle

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Modern facilities featuring an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and endoscopy suites, orthopaedic and soft tissue theatres, and on-site CT scanner

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Supportive, friendly team with opportunities for professional growth and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or confident RVN looking to join a progressive, independent referral practice that values compassion, teamwork and clinical excellence.

To apply please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-55801

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