Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a passionate and motivated RVN seeking to join a supportive and friendly team? We have an exciting opportunity at St Mary's Vets in Ferndown, Dorset, for a dedicated individual to become an integral part of our well-established and welcoming team.

St Mary's Vets is a dedicated small animal practice located in Ferndown, Dorset. We take great pride in providing exceptional care to our patients and their owners, ensuring each visit is met with kindness, professionalism, and compassion. As a close-knit, 3-vet team, we foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. This role would be ideal for someone who is driven, ready for a challenge, and eager to make a real difference to the practice.

We’re looking for a passionate individual who is ready to get stuck in and help us continue delivering outstanding patient care while building strong relationships with our clients.

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours per week. The working hours are as follows: two days per week 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM, three days per week 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, and one Saturday in three 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. There are no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts.

• Provide general nursing care for small animals.
• Deliver exceptional client service and pet healthcare.

• 6.6 weeks annual leave; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Enhanced family-friendly policies;
  Private Medical Insurance;
  Cycle to Work; discounted gym membership
• CPD allowance of £550 with 24 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy;
  Vetlexicon access; research funding opportunities;
  Infection Prevention and Control Programme;
  Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits;
  Pension 5% Employee / 3% Employer; discounted staff pet care

• RVN with strong general nursing experience
• Excellent customer service skills and passion for animal welfare
• Cheerful, approachable, and enthusiastic with a commitment to high-quality patient care and client service
• Dedicated, adaptable, and ready to make a difference