Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	08 January 2026
Salary:	£28,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	07 February 2026
Location:	Bournemouth
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56662-20726

Summary

Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse – Bournemouth

26 Hours per Week | No OOH | Fixed-Term Maternity Cover | Salary DOE

This role is ideal for an RVN seeking flexible hours, no out-of-hours work, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, RCVS-accredited practice with a varied caseload.

Key Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

  
  

• Contract: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

  
  

• Hours: Part-Time – 26 hours per week

  
  

• Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

  
  

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

  
  

• Out-of-Hours: None

  
  

• Bank Holidays: Not required

  
  The Role

  This position offers a broad and engaging veterinary nursing role within a busy small animal practice. The successful RVN will be involved in:

  • Nurse consultations

    
    

  • Theatre and surgical support

    
    

  • Inpatient care

    
    

  • Supporting clinical standards and patient welfare

    
    

    The practice supports ongoing CPD and professional development, making this role suitable for both experienced RVNs and those looking to further develop specific clinical interests.

    The Practice

    • RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary practice

      
      

    • Part of a multi-site veterinary group

      
      

    • Excellent facilities and modern equipment

      
      

    • In-house out-of-hours care provided at the hospital site

      
      

    • Accredited Veterinary Nurse Training Practice

      
      

    • Supportive team environment with qualified RVNs and Student Veterinary Nurses

      
      Benefits (Pro Rata)

      • 6 weeks paid annual leave, including bank holidays

        
        

      • £600 CPD allowance per year

        
        

      • Paid RCVS membership and one additional professional subscription

        
        

      • VDS cover

        
        

      • Health and wellbeing plan

        
        

      • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

        
        

      • Discounted veterinary treatment

        
        

      • Retail, travel and lifestyle discount scheme

        
        

      • Cycle to work scheme

        
        

      • Company sick pay

        
        

      • Focus on employee wellbeing and engagement

        
        

        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/

        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 : JOB-56662