Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Independent Small Animal Practice
East London | Permanent | No OOH or Nights
This role offers a high level of nursing autonomy, exposure to both medical and surgical caseloads, and the opportunity to practise gold-standard veterinary nursing within a well-equipped, clinically focused environment.
The position is ideally suited to an RVN with at least two years’ post-qualification experience who is confident managing inpatient care, anaesthesia and nurse-led procedures to a high standard.
Working Pattern
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4-day or 5-day week available
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Shared Saturday rota
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No out-of-hours, no nights, no on-call and no Sundays
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Permanent position
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Expected hours: 30–40 per week
Salary & Benefits
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Salary: £31,000 – £39,000 per annum (DOE)
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Generous CPD allowance with support for certificates and advanced clinical training
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RCVS and VDS fees paid
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Workplace pension scheme
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Staff discounts on veterinary services
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UK visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Clinical Environment
Clinical facilities and equipment include:
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Separate cat and dog wards with stress-reduction protocols
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Fully equipped theatre and preparation areas
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Digital radiography and ultrasound
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Therapeutic laser equipment
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Structured inpatient care areas supporting medical and surgical cases
The nursing team plays an integral role in clinical decision-making, with nurses actively involved in patient management rather than solely assisting.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
The successful RVN will be responsible for:
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Delivering gold-standard inpatient care, including continuous monitoring, pain scoring and fluid therapy
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Anaesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery for routine and more complex procedures
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Performing Schedule 3 procedures independently and contributing to treatment planning
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Supporting diagnostic work-ups, including imaging and laboratory investigations
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Running nurse-led clinics focused on preventative healthcare and client education
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Maintaining accurate and compliant clinical records
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Supporting a high-performing clinical environment
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Committed to ongoing professional development
Why This Role?
This position offers a rare opportunity to work within a true independent practice where nursing skills are fully utilised, clinical standards are prioritised, and professional judgement is respected. It is well suited to an RVN seeking clinical depth, autonomy and long-term progression without the demands of out-of-hours work.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com
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-56718