Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse - Oxford


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£32,000 to £32,000 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	OXFORD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Part-Time | Flexible Weekend Working

Location: Oxfordshire

Job Type: Permanent | Part-Time | Weekend Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a

Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a friendly, experienced, and supportive veterinary team in

Oxfordshire. This modern, well-equipped

24-hour veterinary hospital serves as a central hub for the Oxford region, delivering exceptional veterinary care to pets both day and night.

Situated on the eastern edge of the

Cotswolds, the practice offers excellent transport links to Oxford city centre and benefits from a picturesque setting. Recently extended and refurbished, the hospital features advanced facilities including a

CT scanner,

digital x-ray technology, and a high standard of clinical equipment to support outstanding patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a

Registered Veterinary Nurse with an interest in emergency and critical care (ECC) who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering gold-standard care to both patients and clients.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a collaborative nursing team where every opinion is valued and contributes to excellent patient outcomes. The role offers exposure to a wide range of interesting medical and surgical cases, supported by an experienced and welcoming team.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional nursing care to patients to the highest clinical standards

• Supporting surgical and medical procedures within a busy veterinary hospital environment

• Monitoring and caring for inpatients, including emergency and critical care cases

• Developing tailored treatment plans and communicating effectively with pet owners

• Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, operational, and clinical best practice standards

Flexible Weekend Working Options

This is a

permanent part-time weekend role, covering

Saturday and Sunday shifts, with genuine flexibility available to suit individual circumstances.

Flexible working options may include:

• Full-day or half-day weekend shifts

• Alternate weekends

• Variable weekend rotas to fit around personal or professional commitments

The practice is committed to supporting work-life balance and welcomes conversations around flexible working patterns.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

• Hold

RCVS registration

• Have a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care and client service

• Demonstrate a keen interest in

emergency and critical care nursing

• Be a positive team player with a proactive and compassionate approach

• Have a desire to continue developing clinical skills and knowledge

Benefits Package

The team recognises that a veterinary career is more than just a rota and job title, offering an excellent range of benefits to support wellbeing, development, and career progression. The role comes with an excellent salary of

£32,000 pro rata.

Health & Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan from day one

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Life Assurance (3x salary)

Annual Leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service

• Additional paid “Day for You”

Learning & Development

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days annually

• Access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD programmes

• Exposure to 24-hour hospital environments

• Funded certificates and structured career pathways

Additional Benefits

• Paid RCVS and VDS fees

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Staff discount scheme

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This role would suit a

Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a flexible weekend position in Oxfordshire, particularly someone with an interest in

emergency and critical care veterinary nursing who is looking to join a supportive and progressive veterinary team.

To apply please contact

Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to

l.stewart@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at

WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit

https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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-57251

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