Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Up to £36,000 per year, dependent on experience
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Exciting Opportunity: Feline-Only Veterinary Nurse Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a thriving practice in Salisbury. This unique role is perfect for a nurse who is passionate about advancing care and is eager to be part of a dedicated and supportive team.
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The Practice
This modern and spacious practice offers a calm, environment designed with comfort in mind. The team is committed to providing the highest level of care for pets and their owners, with a strong emphasis on tailored, individualised treatment.
The practice features:
• A minimum 30-minute consultation time to allow for thorough care and client communication.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to learning, where every case is an opportunity to expand knowledge and skills.
• Visiting specialists for ophthalmology and complex orthopaedic cases, ensuring a wide variety of clinical exposure.
• In-house care for most cases, with minimal need for external referrals.
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Role Responsibilities
This role focuses on hands-on nursing, allowing RVNs to fully utilise their clinical skills. Responsibilities include:
• Assisting vets during consultations, including taking blood pressure and performing diagnostic tests.
• Theatre and preparation duties.
• Inpatient care, ensuring the comfort and wellbeing of feline patients.
• Sharing household and general practice tasks as part of a team-oriented approach.
• Providing evening and weekend care for inpatients on a shared rota basis, though this is rarely demanding.
The practice encourages ongoing professional development, with mentoring from experienced colleagues to support a fulfilling and rewarding career in feline nursing.
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Working Hours and Benefits
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, with a 12:30 pm finish on Saturdays. No regular out-of-hours as these are covered by an external provider, though occasional inpatient care may be required.
• Holidays: 4 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Relocation package: Available for candidates moving to the area.
• Benefits:
oGenerous salary, up to £36,000 per year, with potential discretionary bonuses.
oCompany pension scheme.
oEmployee discounts.
oOn-site parking.
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About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:
• A qualified RVN, preferably with prior experience.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about feline care and dedicated to providing a stress-free experience for both cats and their owners.
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How to Apply
If you're ready to embrace a rewarding career in feline-focused nursing, we'd love to hear from you. For further details or to submit your application, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com.
Referral Bonus: Recommend a colleague for this role and receive a £250 referral bonus upon their successful placement. Terms and conditions apply.
Ref: J88865/LS