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Published
May 21, 2026
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Salary
£30,000 — £35,000

Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part Time

Competitive Salary DOE | Approx. 25 Hours per Week | 1 in 4 Saturdays | General Practice

This permanent, part-time position offers flexibility around approximately 25 hours per week, with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings required. The team is highly experienced and incredibly stable with some being employed for over 20 years. 

Why Join?

  • Flexible part-time hours (around 25 per week, negotiable)

  • 1 in 4 Saturday rota

  • Experienced, long-standing team

  • Excellent staff retention

  • Supportive, family-run environment and practice

  • Salary and package open to discussion

About the Practice

This welcoming, independent practice provides high-quality care to a wide range of small animals, including:

Small animal, small furies and some exotics.

Facilities include:

  • Dedicated operating theatre

  • Preparation room

  • Recovery and in-patient wards

  • Digital x-ray

  • Ultrasound

  • ECG and blood pressure monitoring

  • In-house laboratory for bloods, urine and microscopy

  • Access to specialist external laboratories for advanced diagnostics

Modern, gold-standard anaesthetic protocols are used to minimise risk and ensure smooth patient recovery.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on nursing role within a small team environment, offering excellent continuity of care and the chance to build strong client relationships.

Duties will include:

  • Surgical nursing and anaesthesia monitoring

  • In-patient care and recovery management

  • Laboratory diagnostics

  • Client support and education

  • Assisting with consultations and procedures

  • Reception, insurance and administrative duties as required

You’ll be part of a mature, supportive team that values collaboration, transparency and high clinical standards.

The Ideal Candidate

  • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

  • Confident monitoring anaesthesia and caring for in-patients

  • Enjoys client interaction and relationship building

  • Team-oriented and adaptable within a small practice setting

  • Positive, proactive and compassionate approach

If you’re looking for a genuinely friendly, close-knit practice where your contribution will be valued and recognised, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary nursing career.

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/

If this position is not of interest to you but you know someone who may be suitable, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral.*

Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-57357

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