Veterinary Nurse - Part Time

Posting date:	26 February 2026
Salary:	£28,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	28 March 2026
Location:	Luton
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57357-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part Time

Competitive Salary DOE | Approx. 25 Hours per Week | 1 in 4 Saturdays | General Practice

This permanent, part-time position offers flexibility around approximately 25 hours per week, with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings required. The team is highly experienced and incredibly stable with some being employed for over 20 years.

Why Join?

• Flexible part-time hours (around 25 per week, negotiable)

  
  

• 1 in 4 Saturday rota

  
  

• Experienced, long-standing team

  
  

• Excellent staff retention

  
  

• Supportive, family-run environment and practice

  
  

• Salary and package open to discussion

  
  

  About the Practice

  This welcoming, independent practice provides high-quality care to a wide range of small animals, including:

  Small animal, small furies and some exotics.

  Facilities include:

  • Dedicated operating theatre

    
    

  • Preparation room

    
    

  • Recovery and in-patient wards

    
    

  • Digital x-ray

    
    

  • Ultrasound

    
    

  • ECG and blood pressure monitoring

    
    

  • In-house laboratory for bloods, urine and microscopy

    
    

  • Access to specialist external laboratories for advanced diagnostics

    
    

    Modern, gold-standard anaesthetic protocols are used to minimise risk and ensure smooth patient recovery.

    The Role

    This is a varied and hands-on nursing role within a small team environment, offering excellent continuity of care and the chance to build strong client relationships.

    Duties will include:

    • Surgical nursing and anaesthesia monitoring

      
      

    • In-patient care and recovery management

      
      

    • Laboratory diagnostics

      
      

    • Client support and education

      
      

    • Assisting with consultations and procedures

      
      

    • Reception, insurance and administrative duties as required

      
      

      You’ll be part of a mature, supportive team that values collaboration, transparency and high clinical standards.

      The Ideal Candidate

      • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse

        
        

      • Confident monitoring anaesthesia and caring for in-patients

        
        

      • Enjoys client interaction and relationship building

        
        

      • Team-oriented and adaptable within a small practice setting

        
        

      • Positive, proactive and compassionate approach

        
        

        If you’re looking for a genuinely friendly, close-knit practice where your contribution will be valued and recognised, this could be the perfect next step in your veterinary nursing career.

        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/

        If this position is not of interest to you but you know someone who may be suitable, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral.*

        Terms and conditions apply.

        Ref: JOB-57357