Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	11 May 2026
Salary:	£32,000 to £38,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 June 2026
Location:	Banbury
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-58205-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Near Banbury
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 DOE
Full-Time | 4-Day Week | OOH Rota | Growing Practice

Role Highlights

Award-winning, independently owned and nurse-led small animal practice
this practice empowers RVN's to be their best, with professional development championed
Located in a large, brand new, modern clinic designed for future growth
Varied role combining day nursing with a structured out-of-hours rota
Excellent CPD package, private medical insurance and genuine career progression

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding role combining first-opinion day nursing with participation in the practice’s own out-of-hours service, which provides emergency care for three local practices.

You will be involved in all aspects of clinical nursing, including:

• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
  
• Inpatient and emergency care
  
• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare
  
• Laboratory diagnostics and imaging support
  
• Orthopaedic and advanced surgical cases
  
• Client communication and education
  
• Supporting the delivery of high clinical standards across the hospital
  

  The out-of-hours commitment is structured and balanced, typically involving a 5–7 day block with equivalent time off in lieu the following week. Full rota details will be discussed during the interview process.

  Hours & Work Pattern

  • Full-time permanent position
    
  • 4-day working week 40 hours
    
  • Participation in a shared OOH rota roughly 1 in every 6 weeks (exact rota TBC)
    
  • OOH blocks include 5–7 nights with the days in lieu the following week.
    

    This role offers excellent continuity of care while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

    The Practice & Team

    The practice offers a broad and interesting caseload, including:

    • Routine first-opinion medicine and surgery
      
    • Dentistry
      
    • In-house orthopaedics
      
    • Ultrasound
      
    • Preventative healthcare
      
    • End-of-life care
      
    • Video consultations
      

      Facilities and features include:

      • Modern purpose-built clinical environment
        
      • Advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
        
      • Busy and loyal client base
        
      • Strong long-term vision for growth and development
        

        The team consists of:

        • 5 Veterinary Surgeons
          
        • 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses
          
        • 2 Veterinary Care Assistants
          

          Salary & Benefits

          • Salary £32,000 – £38,000 DOE
            
          • £750 CPD allowance plus 4 days CPD leave
            
          • Private medical insurance
            
          • Statutory pension scheme
            
          • 4-day working week
            
          • Structured OOH rota with generous time off in lieu
            
          • Regular team socials
            
          • Award-winning and supportive team culture
            
          • Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
            

            About You

            • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
              
            • Team-focused and collaborative
              
            • Confident in general nursing and anaesthesia
              
            • Passionate about patient care and client communication
              
            • Comfortable participating in an OOH rota
              
            • Keen to contribute to an ambitious and growing practice
              

              Apply Now

              For more information or a confidential discussion:

              01904 570056
              l.stewart@purovets.com

              £250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)
              
              Ref: JOB-58205