Registered Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover)


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£32,000 to £36,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	UB5 5HD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse | North West London

Maternity Cover

Why Join?

•

£32,000–£36,000 FTE

• Join a

busy 24-hour veterinary hospital with an exciting and varied caseload.

• Work alongside an

experienced and supportive clinical and nursing team.

• Enjoy access to

excellent diagnostic and surgical facilities, including CT and ultrasound.

• Enjoy a role that combines teamwork, clinical variety and plenty of opportunities to make a real difference.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting maternity cover opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a thriving 24-hour hospital. Working 40 hours per week across 5 days, you'll care for hospitalised patients. Support surgical procedures and manage a varied caseload in purpose-built modern facilities alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses.

Benefits

•

£32,000–£36,000 FTE, depending on experience.

•

6.6 weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata).

•

2 days’ paid CPD leave (pro rata).

•

RCVS & BVNA fees covered.

•

Private medical insurance, medical cashback options and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

• Generous

discounts, plus additional responsibility allowance and relocation assistance where applicable.

The Rota

•

40 hours per week, worked across 5 days.

• Flexible

daytime shift patterns.

• Approximately

1 in 4 weekends.

•

1 Bank Holiday commitment.

• A varied rota designed to provide plenty of

proper time away from the hospital.

Career Development

• Work alongside

experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses.

• Develop your skills across

surgery, anaesthesia and hospital nursing.

• Gain experience with

emergency and critical care patients.

• Benefit from a varied caseload and exposure to

advanced procedures and diagnostics.

• Receive

paid CPD leave to support your continued professional development.

• Opportunities for career development through

additional responsibility.

What We’re Looking For

• An

experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a background in a busy clinical or hospital environment.

• Confidence supporting

surgery and anaesthesia.

• Experience caring for

hospitalised, emergency and critical patients.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a

supportive, experienced team.

• Someone confident working independently, while recognising when to

ask for support.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jordan on 01904 570056 or email

g.davies@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

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