Registered Veterinary Nurse

Ref:  35557
Contracted Hours:  40
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforthh, DEV, SK9 3RN

Description: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and welcoming team at Exeter Vets for Pets. We’re a supportive, close-knit small animal practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for our patients and a positive, collaborative environment for our team

You’ll be joining a dedicated and supportive team of four Vets, eight Registered Veterinary Nurses, and our brilliant Student Nurse, along with our Administrator and Business Manager, who is also an RVN. Among our nursing team, two hold Certificates in Dentistry and Anaesthesia, reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.

By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills to their full potential — from admitting patients and monitoring anaesthetics to recovery and discharge. You’ll be fully involved in all aspects of patient care, with valuable assistance from our Student Veterinary Nurse, who helps with theatre turnaround and patient preparation.

This is a rare opportunity to join a practice that has recently welcomed a new Practice Owner who is passionate about developing a positive, enjoyable working culture. You’ll have the freedom to shape the future direction of the practice and make a genuine impact within the local community. With excellent facilities, a supportive team, and the unique charm of both rural and coastal living, this role truly offers the best of all worlds

To apply, you’ll have solid all-round nursing experience and excellent client care skills. You’ll be cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for animal welfare and a desire to be part of a supportive, close-knit team.

This is a Full-Time role working 40 hour per week with 1 in 4 weekends. 

In return, we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary up to £30,000
  • No OOH or overnight in patient checks
  • Generous CPD and Certificates encouraged
  • Social events and emphasis on wellbeing
  • Contributary pension schemes
  • Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
  • Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:
In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.

Location: EX2 7HX

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  4 Nov 2025