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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Mainstone Vets on a full-time basis.
Mainstone Practice is a long-established veterinary surgery in Romsey with a strong community reputation and a genuinely supportive team culture. We’re looking for a confident Veterinary Nurse to join us, working with a varied small animal caseload including cats, dogs, small furries and occasional wildlife cases.
We’ve invested significantly in our facilities to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Our practice is fully equipped with multiparameter monitoring in both theatre and dental, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, syringe drivers, multiple infusion pumps, comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment, a floating X-ray table, and a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography.
Practice Highlights
- Modern, well-equipped practice with advanced diagnostic facilities
- Dedicated dental suite with dental radiography
- Silver Cat Friendly accredited practice with dedicated feline clinics
- Certificate holders in Ophthalmology and ECC, with excellent support for further development and certificates
- Varied first-opinion caseload with a great mix of consultations and surgery
- Opportunity to be involved in orthopaedic, medical and emergency cases alongside routine work
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
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You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week
- Full-time role over 4 or 5 days working between 8:00 - 19:00 with a varying shift pattern.
- 1:5 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm
- No out-of-hours requirement
General Responsibilities
Your week will include a well-balanced mix of Nurse Clinics, surgical and medical inpatients, dentistry, with a caseload that is both varied and rewarding. While much of our work involves routine procedures, we also see orthopaedic cases and occasional emergency presentations, ensuring plenty of clinical variety.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a experienced, confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
- Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through our subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
- Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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