Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	28 January 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 February 2026
Location:	Durham
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56892-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Independent Small Animal Practice | £30,000 Starting Salary | No OOH

Key Benefits

• £30,000 starting salary (based on 40 hours)

  
  

• No out-of-hours or on-call work

  
  

• 4-day working week (38 hours including paid breaks)

  
  

• RCVS Training Practice with active VN students

  
  

• Excellent facilities and visiting specialists

  
  

• Full CPD funding and certificate support

  
  

  Working Hours & Flexibility

  • 4-day week – 38 hours including paid breaks

    
    

  • Monday to Friday rota: 8:30am – 7:00pm

    
    

  • 1 in 5 Saturday mornings (8:30am – 12:30pm, consults only)

    
    

  • No OOH or on-call

    
    

  • Part-time applications considered

    
    

    Salary & Benefits Package

    • £30,000 starting salary (pro rata if part-time)

      
      

    • 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (33 days total)

      
      

    • RCVS fees paid

      
      

    • Fully funded CPD

      
      

    • Employer pension scheme

      
      

    • Discounted pet care

      
      

    • Support for certificates and individual clinical interests

      
      

      About the Practice

      This is a nurse-led, independent veterinary practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, staff wellbeing, and professional development. The practice is an established RCVS Training Practice and actively supports student veterinary nurses.

      Facilities include:

      • Digital imaging including dental radiography

        
        

      • Ultrasound and endoscopy

        
        

      • IDEXX in-house laboratory suite

        
        

      • ECG, blood pressure, and multiparameter monitoring

        
        

      • Visiting specialists in orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, and ultrasonography

        
        

      • Advanced surgical procedures carried out on site

        
        

        RVN Responsibilities

        • Theatre nursing and inpatient care

          
          

        • Diagnostic imaging and laboratory work

          
          

        • Nurse clinics and Schedule 3 procedures

          
          

        • Dispensary duties and client support

          
          

        • Training and mentoring student veterinary nurses

          
          

        • Assisting with specialist surgical procedures

          
          

          How to Apply

          To apply, contact Luke Stewart on 01904 570056 or email your CV to l.stewart@purovets.com.
          View all vacancies: https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

          Referral bonus available (terms apply).
          Ref: JOB-56892