Description
Senior Veterinary Nurse - Luton
Role Highlights
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Salary up to £36,000 + excellent benefits package
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No out-of-hours work & manageable caseload
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Supportive, well-established clinical team environment
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Opportunity to develop mentoring and coaching experience
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys delivering high standards of patient care while working within a collaborative team where nursing skills are fully utilised. There is also the opportunity to become involved in mentoring and supporting a student nurse for those interested in developing coaching or leadership skills.
The practice benefits from a loyal client base and a calm, organised workflow, allowing nurses to focus on quality clinical care rather than volume.
What’s on Offer
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Salary up to £36,000 per annum (DOE)
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No out-of-hours commitments
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Generous CPD allowance and career development support
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Opportunity to shape your caseload around your strengths
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Time off in lieu following Saturday shifts
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Supportive leadership and experienced nursing team
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Permanent, full-time position
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Opportunity to work across nearby branches where required (variety without excessive travel)
Working Hours
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40-hour working week
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Shift patterns include:
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Early: 8:00am – 5:00pm
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Mid: 9:00am – 6:00pm / 9:30am – 6:30pm
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Late: 10:30am – 7:30pm
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1-hour lunch break included
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1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am – 5:30pm) with TOIL the following week
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No OOH or overnight responsibilities
The Role
You will play a key role in delivering outstanding nursing care across all areas of the practice, including:
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Surgical and theatre nursing
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Inpatient care and monitoring
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Nurse consultations and client education
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Anaesthesia monitoring and diagnostic support
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Laboratory work and imaging assistance
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Maintaining accurate clinical records
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Supporting smooth day-to-day clinical operations
The practice typically performs 3–4 operations per day, creating a balanced and manageable pace.
There is also the opportunity to support the development of a student veterinary nurse, making this an excellent step for RVNs interested in progressing their career into mentoring or leadership pathways.
The Team Environment
You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive team including:
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Veterinary Surgeons
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Student & Registered Veterinary Nurses
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Patient Care Assistants
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Dedicated Reception Teams
The team environment is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on maintaining high clinical standards alongside a positive workplace culture.
Apply Now
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV then contact:
Luke Stewart
01904 570056
l.stewart@purovets.com
Alternatively, view all current opportunities at www.purovets.com
Know someone suitable? We offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements (T&Cs apply).
Ref: JOB-57653