Locum Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	18 August 2025
Salary:	£18 to £22 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 September 2025
Location:	ME17
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-54306-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Locum
Maidstone | Small Animal Practice | Permanent role | Full or Part Time Hours | £18–£22/hr

• Permanent locum RVN role – flexible dates to suit you

  
  

• Supportive team – 2 vets, 2 RVNs, practice manager & reception

  
  

• Wide caseload: rabbit, cat, dog dentals, surgery, nurse consults

  
  

• Free parking, employee discount & bonus scheme

  
  What’s On Offer

• £18–£22 per hour (depending on experience)

  
  

• Permanent long term opportunity, no set dates - True flexibility while maintaining job security.

  
  

• Free on-site parking

  
  
• Supportive environment with a stable weekday rota
  

• No OOH or Sundays
  What You’ll Be Doing

  Every day will bring variety – you’ll assist with:

  • Rabbit, cat and dog dentals
  • Routine surgery & vaccinations
  • General check-ups & nurse consults
  • Radiography, ultrasonography, microscopy & in-house lab work
  • End-of-life care & client education
  

  You’ll work alongside two experienced vets and a supportive reception and management team. Shifts are Monday–Friday only, with no overnight accommodation provided, so local locums or those happy to commute are especially welcome.

  What You’ll Bring

  • Qualified RVN with current RCVS registration

    
    

  • Confident with routine nursing tasks, monitoring anaesthesia & lab work

    
    

  • A compassionate, calm approach with pets and clients alike

    
    

  • Reliable, adaptable and able to slot smoothly into a well-bonded team

    
    

    Ready for high earning potential?
    Contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com to secure your booking.

    Ref: JOB-54306
    Know someone who’d suit this role? Refer them and receive £250 if they’re placed – T&Cs apply.