Senior Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	23 March 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £36,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	22 April 2026
Location:	Luton
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57653-20726

Summary

Senior Veterinary Nurse - Luton

Role Highlights

• Salary up to £36,000 + excellent benefits package

  
  

• No out-of-hours work & manageable caseload

  
  

• Supportive, well-established clinical team environment

  
  

• Opportunity to develop mentoring and coaching experience

  
  

  The Opportunity

  This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys delivering high standards of patient care while working within a collaborative team where nursing skills are fully utilised. There is also the opportunity to become involved in mentoring and supporting a student nurse for those interested in developing coaching or leadership skills.

  The practice benefits from a loyal client base and a calm, organised workflow, allowing nurses to focus on quality clinical care rather than volume.

  What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £36,000 per annum (DOE)

    
    

  • No out-of-hours commitments

    
    

  • Generous CPD allowance and career development support

    
    

  • Opportunity to shape your caseload around your strengths

    
    

  • Time off in lieu following Saturday shifts

    
    

  • Supportive leadership and experienced nursing team

    
    

  • Permanent, full-time position

    
    

  • Opportunity to work across nearby branches where required (variety without excessive travel)

    
    

    Working Hours

    • 40-hour working week

      
      

    • Shift patterns include:

      • Early: 8:00am – 5:00pm

        
        

      • Mid: 9:00am – 6:00pm / 9:30am – 6:30pm

        
        

      • Late: 10:30am – 7:30pm

        
        
        

      • 1-hour lunch break included

        
        

      • 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am – 5:30pm) with TOIL the following week

        
        

      • No OOH or overnight responsibilities

        
        

        The Role

        You will play a key role in delivering outstanding nursing care across all areas of the practice, including:

        • Surgical and theatre nursing

          
          

        • Inpatient care and monitoring

          
          

        • Nurse consultations and client education

          
          

        • Anaesthesia monitoring and diagnostic support

          
          

        • Laboratory work and imaging assistance

          
          

        • Maintaining accurate clinical records

          
          

        • Supporting smooth day-to-day clinical operations

          
          

          The practice typically performs 3–4 operations per day, creating a balanced and manageable pace.

          There is also the opportunity to support the development of a student veterinary nurse, making this an excellent step for RVNs interested in progressing their career into mentoring or leadership pathways.

          The Team Environment

          You’ll be joining a close-knit and supportive team including:

          • Veterinary Surgeons

            
            

          • Student & Registered Veterinary Nurses

            
            

          • Patient Care Assistants

            
            

          • Dedicated Reception Teams

            
            

            The team environment is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on maintaining high clinical standards alongside a positive workplace culture.

            Apply Now

            To apply or find out more, please submit your CV then contact:

            Luke Stewart
            01904 570056
            l.stewart@purovets.com

            Alternatively, view all current opportunities at www.purovets.com

            Know someone suitable? We offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements (T&Cs apply).
            
            Ref: JOB-57653