Senior Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	16 January 2026
Salary:	£28,000 to £31,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 February 2026
Location:	Aldershot
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-55339-207261

Summary

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (Senior RVN) – Fixed Term

Location: Aldershot, Hampshire
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Senior RVN Job Opportunity – Aldershot

Are you a Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to fully utilise your skills in a supportive, well-equipped clinic?

A friendly, well-established veterinary clinic near Aldershot is seeking a confident and compassionate Senior RVN to join its experienced team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys autonomy, variety, and working to high clinical standards.

Hours & Rota

• Full time – 40 hours per week, over 4 days

  
  

• Shifts: 8:30am – 7:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

  
  

• 1:4 weekends based at the hospital

  
  

• 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

  
  

  Salary: £35,000 per annum

  Benefits Package

  • 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

    
    

  • £600 CPD allowance + support for further qualifications/certificates

    
    

  • RCVS membership paid + one additional professional subscription

    
    

  • VDS cover

    
    

  • Health care contributions (dentistry, physio, wellbeing treatments)

    
    

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity & family-friendly leave

    
    

  • Discounted veterinary fees

    
    

  • Employee perks, discounts & cashback scheme

    
    

  • Cycle to work scheme

    
    

  • Company sick pay

    
    

  • Annual pay reviews

    
    

  • Clear career progression opportunities

    
    

  • Strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance

    
    
    About the Clinic

    This role sits within a progressive multi-site practice that offers the best of both worlds:

    • The advanced facilities of a 24/7 veterinary hospital

      
      

    • The personal, community-focused environment of a branch clinic

      
      

      All sites are RCVS-accredited, with strong collaboration between branches and hospital teams to ensure outstanding patient care and excellent client relationships.

      The Role – Senior RVN (Sole Charge)

      As the sole RVN at the clinic, your responsibilities will include:

      • Nurse consultations

        
        

      • Patient admissions and discharges

        
        

      • Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing

        
        

      • In-patient care and recovery

        
        

      • Working closely with the vet and reception team to deliver excellent service

        
        

        This is a varied and rewarding role with 1–2 operations per day and a loyal client base.

        Location & Lifestyle

        The clinic is located close to Aldershot, within easy reach of Farnham and the Surrey Hills, offering countryside walks, local amenities, and excellent transport links. London is just over an hour away, making this an ideal location for both commuters and those seeking a better work–life balance.

        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-55339