Join a thriving small animal team where your nursing expertise is genuinely valued. This progressive practice offers you the support, equipment, and diverse caseload to develop your skills exactly as far as you want to take them.
1:4 weekend rota (shared weekend duties, one in four).
Ash Barn Veterinary Surgery is expanding its day nursing team and seeking an RVN to join their close-knit group of specialists. This is a full-time position working 40 hours across five days, with shared weekend rota duties on a 1:4 frequency.
The practice has been thoughtfully built over the last 18 months to bring together expertise in orthopaedics, stem cell therapy, advanced internal medicine, imaging, endoscopic surgery, and general practice. As a nursing team member, you'll be involved across all aspects of patient care: from ward management through to theatre support during advanced procedures, and you'll also conduct nurse consultations with clients.
Located in Ockley near Dorking, the practice sits in an enviable position for access to the South Coast, Gatwick, London, and continental Europe, making it an attractive base for those valuing both work and lifestyle balance.
Ash Barn Veterinary Surgery is part of DNA Vetcare, an independent, award-winning veterinary group operating across the UK. Founded in 2006, the group remains proudly independent and is led by its two founder veterinary surgeons who combine hands-on clinical expertise with a genuine commitment to team development.
The practice is equipped with specialist facilities including advanced imaging, orthopaedic theatres, laser therapy, and dental radiography. The team spans diverse clinical interests: soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, dermatology, exotics, and critical care. The practice actively encourages further professional qualifications and creates challenging caseloads to support continuous growth.