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Published
April 10, 2026
Location
Deptford, Greater London, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Perm  
Salary
£33,000 — £40,000

Description

Head / Senior Nurse (RVN)

Up to £40,000 DOE | Full Time | 4-Day Week | No OOH | No Sundays 

Job Highlights

  • Modern, independent small animal practice
  • Up to £40,000 salary with excellent work-life balance (4-day week)
  • No out-of-hours or bank holiday working
  • Supportive, close-knit team with strong focus on patient care and clinical standards

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • £300 CPD allowance plus 2 days CPD leave
  • Staff discounts on treatments and medications
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Excellent work-life balance with no OOH

Working Pattern

  • Full-time permanent position
  • 4-day working week (9:00am – 7:00pm)
  • 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9:00am – 1:00pm)
  • No out-of-hours or bank holiday requirements

The Role

This role is ideal for a confident and proactive RVN looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility while remaining hands-on clinically. You will play a key role in delivering high standards of patient care, supporting the clinical team, and contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.

The position offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to utilise your full nursing skill set within a modern, well-equipped clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care across surgical, inpatient, and consult settings
  • Monitor anaesthesia and provide pre, peri and post-operative care
  • Support diagnostic procedures and administer treatments
  • Carry out nurse consultations including preventative care and post-operative checks
  • Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records

Team & Client Care

  • Provide excellent client communication and support
  • Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and support staff
  • Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture

Operational Responsibilities

  • Support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, compliance, and clinical protocols
  • Assist with stock control and equipment care

Practice Environment

You will be working in a purpose-built, modern veterinary clinic with access to high-quality facilities including digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and dedicated nursing consultation space.

The team environment is supportive and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on delivering personalised patient care and maintaining a positive workplace culture. This is a practice where your input is valued, and your clinical skills are fully utilised.

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
  • Confident across a range of clinical nursing duties
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach
  • Passion for delivering high standards of patient and client care

Apply

for more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewrt@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: JOB-57853

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