Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse – 1-Year Maternity Cover (Full-Time)

Modern independent small animal practice

Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE)

40-hour week over 4 days | Fair weekend rota

Varied caseload | State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive, award-winning team | Genuine work-life balance

About the Role

We’re looking for a caring, confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team on a 12-month maternity cover contract
. This is a great opportunity to work in a modern, forward-thinking practice that values its people as much as its patients.

You’ll enjoy a hands‑on, varied role—running nurse consults, assisting with surgery and imaging, managing inpatients, and contributing to nurse‑led operating days. Our dedicated night team handles most OOH, so you can focus on delivering excellent daytime care.

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 2 years’ experience
• Passionate about delivering gold‑standard care
• Great communicator and calm under pressure
• Flexible, team‑focused, and ready to make a difference

• Salary up to £32,000 DOE
• 4‑day working week (40 hours) with fair weekend rota
• Modern facilities advanced diagnostics, dental suite & separate cat/dog areas
• Supportive leadership and friendly, experienced colleagues
• Regular socials and a genuine focus on wellbeing

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on or email

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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.
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