Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	£25,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 April 2026
Location:	Downham Market
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57581-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Downham Market

Varied caseload including advanced facilities such as CT.

Rotational RVN role across wards, theatre and consults within a large, supportive nursing team.

Balanced rota with varied shifts, 1 in 5 weekends and paid night rotation allowance.

Uncapped CPD, strong career development support and excellent staff-focused benefits.

The practice has continued to expand and now supports a large, collaborative team delivering high standards of patient and client care. With a strong focus on teamwork, innovation and professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for an RVN looking to join a supportive and progressive environment.

Working Pattern

The rota includes a mixture of day shifts:

• Early: 6:45am – 3:45pm

  
  

• Day: 8:30am – 5:30pm

  
  

• Evening: 9:30am – 6:30pm

  
  

• Late: 10:30am – 7:30pm

  
  

  Additional rota details:

  • Weekend rota: 1 in 5 weekends (time off in lieu provided)

    
    

  • Night rotation approximately 1:15 (with compensatory rest periods)

    
    

  • Flexibility when needed to help the team

    
    

    Benefits

    • Private healthcare

      
      

    • Birthday day off

      
      

    • Workplace pension

      
      

    • Uncapped CPD

      
      

    • Staff discounts

      
      

    • Monthly staff incentives

      
      

    • Sick pay support (up to 5 days full pay annually)

      
      

    • 5.6 weeks annual leave including Bank Holidays, increasing with service

      
      

    • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

      
      

      The Role

      This position involves working a structured rota, supporting the clinical team in delivering exceptional nursing care while ensuring smooth day-to-day practice operations.

      Key duties include:

      • Delivering high standards of veterinary nursing care

        
        

      • Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in line with Schedule 3 procedures

        
        

      • Nursing surgical and medical inpatients

        
        

      • Running nurse clinics and appointments

        
        

      • Supporting admissions and discharges

        
        

      • Providing client updates and healthcare advice

        
        

      • Maintaining accurate clinical records and medication dispensing

        
        

      • Supporting student nurses and nursing assistants where required

        
        

      • Assisting with stock control and practice organisation

        
        

        Clinical coaching opportunities are available for nurses interested in mentoring student veterinary nurses.

        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-57581