Veterinary Nurse - St Albans
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | AL1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-55178-20726 |
Summary
Veterinary Nurse – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary of £30,500 per year
• Supportive, close-knit team environment, complete with a beloved practice cat
• Modern, well-equipped clinic featuring digital x-ray, in-house lab, and a dedicated operating theatre
• Professional growth opportunities, including £750 CPD allowance, 2 CPD days, and funded certificate options
• Excellent work-life balance with 40 hours over 5 days, a 1-in-6 weekend rota, and generous annual leave
About the Practice
The successful candidate will become part of a close-knit team comprising two Vets, two RVNs, one SVN, several Patient Care Assistants, two Client Care Assistants—and the much-loved practice cat.
The clinic is fully equipped with digital x-ray, in-house laboratory facilities, a dedicated prep area, and a modern operating theatre. Working here offers a varied and stimulating caseload in a supportive environment.
Role Details
• Contract: 12-month fixed term
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours over 5 days
• Weekends: 1-in-6 rota
The ideal candidate will be:
• RCVS registered as a Veterinary Nurse
• Skilled in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• A collaborative team player
• Confident in nurse consults and understanding their impact on practice performance
• Experienced in coaching and influencing colleagues to bring out their best
Key Benefits
• Salary: £30,500 per year
• Health care from day one (dental, physio, optical)
• Life Assurance
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discount
To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to 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 no: JOB-55178