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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Exciting Opportunity: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Exeter Vets for Pets
Our friendly and welcoming team at Exeter Vets for Pets is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join us in a small animal practice dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
About the Role
We are a supportive, close-knit small animal practice with a team of:
- Four Vets
- Four Registered Veterinary Nurses
- One Student Nurse
One of our nursing team holds Certificates in Anaesthesia, reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development. We actively encourage progression through training and CPD courses.
In this role, you will:
- Admit and monitor patients
- Assist in anaesthetic procedures
- Support during recovery and discharge processes
- Participate in consultations
This is a unique opportunity within a practice that has recently welcomed a passionate new Practice Owner committed to creating a positive and enjoyable working culture. You’ll help shape the future direction of the practice while making a genuine community impact.
The role combines excellent facilities, a supportive team, and the charm of both rural and coastal living, offering the best of all worlds.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate client care with a genuine passion for animal welfare
- Use your nursing skills across all aspects of patient care:
- Admissions
- Anaesthesia
- Post-operative monitoring
- Recovery and discharge support
- Client communication
- Collaborate in a small yet dedicated team to provide exceptional veterinary care
- Support practice growth and community engagement initiatives
- Participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification
You’ll thrive if you have:
- Solid, all-round nursing experience
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A cheerful, down-to-earth personality with veterinary enthusiasm
- A passion for improving the lives of pets and contributing to a supportive team culture
About Us
Our practice values:
- Diversity and inclusion, embracing people from all backgrounds.
- A commitment to creating better worlds for Pets, Planet, and People.
- Removing barriers to equal opportunity for all talent.
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Even if your experience isn’t a match to our requirements, if you believe your values and behaviours make you a strong addition, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Offer
- Full-time role (40 hours/week, 1 weekend in 4)
- Competitive salary (up to £30,000)
- No on-call (OOH) or overnight in-patient checks required
- Generous encouragement for CPD activities and certifications
- Social and wellbeing programs (including events)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Paid membership for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), and Veterinary Defence Society (VDS)
- Exclusive discounts:
- 20% off with the Vet Group, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room
- Access to daily discounts and cashback schemes
- In-house career development opportunities
- Holiday allowance
Location
EX2 7HX | Exeter, Devon
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If you share our passion for outstanding pet healthcare and exceptional client service, we’d love to connect with you!
Embrace the exciting opportunity to grow alongside a supportive, evolving team that places animals—and its people—at the heart of its mission.
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