Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time position across two beautiful Devon locations: the historic port town of Bideford and the charming market town of South Molton on the edge of Exmoor. You'll work 40 hours per week including one Saturday in six, giving you a manageable rota that respects your time off.

You'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness, monitoring patient health, supporting recovery, and offering reassurance to owners. The role spans a varied caseload including orthopaedic surgery, dental radiography, and medicine referrals, with the opportunity to run your own clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients and their owners across all aspects of clinical work
• Support patient care outcomes as part of a collaborative team of 7 vets, 7 qualified nurses, and student nurses
• Maintain quality standards and excellent practice conditions to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Run your own nursing clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures within your scope
• Take advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities, with a focus on clinical coaching
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and their pets through confident communication
• Contribute to a positive, friendly, and supportive team culture

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with RCVS
• Passion for delivering exceptional companion animal nursing care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Interest in clinical coaching or willingness to develop coaching skills

Benefits

• RCVS registration fees paid in full
• Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities
• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway with ongoing professional development
• Up to 33 days holiday per year with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Champions network and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts: 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
• Bonus scheme recognising strong results based on practice performance and individual contribution
• Monthly line-manager check-ins and access to personal mentors

About the Practice

Torbridge Vets is a well-established companion animal practice, proud to be RCVS Accredited and serving the community for over 100 years. Operating across two sites in North Devon, the practice combines modern facilities with specialist capabilities including laparoscopic tools, dental radiography, and access to orthopaedic surgery referrals. The team of 7 vets, 7 qualified nurses, and student nurses operates in a collaborative environment where hands-on nursing care and clinical coaching are actively encouraged.

As part of CVS Group, Torbridge Vets benefits from industry-leading learning and training programmes, alongside central support in HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement. The practice has undergone significant facility improvements as part of CVS's multi-million-pound investment fund. North Devon offers an excellent lifestyle, with coastal walks, water sports, dog-friendly cafes, and scenic moorland providing a fantastic work-life balance.