Senior Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	12 January 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 February 2026
Location:	Sheffield
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56734-20726

Summary

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Independent Small Animal Practice

Sheffield
£30,000 – £35,000 DOE | Full Time | 4-Day Working Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, family-run independent small animal practice serving Sheffield, and surrounding areas.

This respected practice operates across a modern veterinary centre and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The team culture is supportive, welcoming, and focused on maintaining excellent clinical standards while genuinely enjoying work.

Working Pattern

• 4-day working week

  
  

• 2 in 7 Saturdays (1 half day)

  
  

• Role split across two nearby practice locations

  
  Salary & Benefits

  • Market-leading salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

    
    

  • 5 weeks holiday plus birthday leave

    
    

  • Annual salary reviews

    
    

  • CPD actively encouraged and fully funded

    
    

  • Opportunities for Schedule 3 procedures and in-house CPD

    
    

  • Paid professional memberships

    
    

  • Varied caseload including orthopaedics and laparoscopic surgery

    
    

  • Strong focus on employee wellbeing

    
    

  • Clear career progression and development opportunities

    
    The Role

    This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and confident Senior RVN who enjoys leadership, teamwork, and clinical variety. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and mentoring the nursing team while contributing to the ongoing development of the practice.

    The role offers a balanced mix of:

    • Nurse consultations

      
      

    • Theatre work

      
      

    • Surgical and orthopaedic support

      
      

      All within a progressive, well-equipped clinical environment.

      Facilities & Equipment

      The practice operates from newly refurbished premises with excellent facilities, including:

      • Fully equipped surgical suite

        
        

      • Dedicated orthopaedic theatre with state-of-the-art lighting

        
        

      • Orthopaedic power tools and diathermy

        
        

      • Exposure to orthopaedic and laparoscopic procedures

        
        Apply Now

        This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Nurse in Chesterfield or Sheffield seeking a long-term role within a progressive, independent practice where skills, ideas, and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

        To apply, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email your CV to l.stewart@purovets.com.

        View all vacancies at purovets.com/veterinary-jobs
        £250 referral bonus available (terms and conditions apply)
        
        Ref: JOB-56734