Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	14 April 2026
Salary:	£26,500 to £31,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 May 2026
Location:	York
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56664-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

York, North Yorkshire | £26,500 – £31,000 DOE | Full Time | Hospital Role

Job Highlights

• Hospital-based RVN role with advanced equipment including CT and complex surgery
  
• Varied caseload with strong clinical exposure and development opportunities
  
• Generous CPD allowance with support for further qualifications
  
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team with excellent career progression
  Working Pattern
  • Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week)
    
  • Varied shifts Monday to Sunday
    
  • 1 in 4 weekends with time off in lieu
    
  • Bank holidays included in rota
    
  • Full UK driving licence required
    Salary & Benefits
    • Salary £26,500 – £31,000 depending on experience
      
    • 6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
      
    • £600 CPD allowance with support for further qualifications
      
    • RCVS membership paid plus additional subscription
      
    • VDS cover provided
      
    • Health and wellbeing support package
      
    • Discounted veterinary fees
      
    • Cycle to work scheme
      
    • Company sick pay
      
    • Annual pay reviews
      
    • Strong career progression opportunities
      

      Clinical Duties

      • Deliver high-quality nursing care across inpatient, surgical and consult settings
        
      • Assist with advanced procedures including imaging and surgical cases
        
      • Monitor anaesthesia and provide pre, peri and post-operative care
        
      • Run nurse clinics and support client education
        
      • Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records
        

        Team & Patient Care

        • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
          
        • Provide excellent communication and support to clients
          
        • Ensure high standards of patient welfare and clinical care
          

          Operational Responsibilities

          • Support the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital
            
          • Maintain compliance with clinical protocols and standards
            
          • Assist with stock control and equipment maintenance
            Practice Environment

            You will be working within a modern, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital equipped with advanced facilities including CT imaging, in-house laboratory, and surgical capabilities.

            The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses, many of whom hold additional certificates. The environment is supportive, forward-thinking, and focused on clinical excellence, learning, and development.

            For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com
            
            You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.
            
            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: JOB-56664