Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Stokewood Veterinary Centre is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its small animal first opinion team in Bournemouth. This is a permanent position offering a genuinely attractive work-life balance: no Saturday shifts, no out-of-hours duties, and the practice is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. You’ll work flexible hours tailored to suit your lifestyle, with a rota designed with staff wellbeing at its heart.

You’ll be part of a well-established, long-standing practice with a loyal client base and a reputation built on kindness, compassion, and excellent clinical care. The team includes experienced veterinarians, an anaesthesia certificate holder, and an SVN who progressed from PCA level—a supportive environment where your development truly matters. The practice has achieved Cat Friendly Clinic Gold Status, featuring a dedicated cat ward and specialist facilities, making it an ideal home if feline medicine interests you.

Key Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Laboratory work and diagnostics
• Daily sterilisation and theatre preparation
• Supporting high standards of patient care across all clinical areas

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Commitment to excellent patient care and professional development
• Whether newly qualified or experienced, a willingness to grow and expand your skill set

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £33,000 FTE depending on experience
• Work-Life Balance: No Saturday shifts, no OOH, closed Sundays and Bank Holidays, flexible working patterns
• Professional Development: Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, funded advanced training opportunities, excellent nursing career pathway, support to become a Clinical Coach
• Wellbeing & Support: Monthly line-manager check-ins, network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets, personal mentors, Employee Assistance Programme
• Time Off: Up to 33 days holiday with option to buy/sell additional days
• Health & Family: Health cash plan, enhanced family leave policies
• Professional Fees: RCVS fees paid in full
• Staff Discounts: 50% off veterinary services, MiPet food and medications

About the Practice

Stokewood Veterinary Centre is an established first opinion small animal practice serving Bournemouth from a light, spacious building with a lovely natural garden. Part of CVS Group, the practice benefits from corporate support across HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, and procurement, whilst maintaining its close-knit team identity and local reputation. The practice holds Cat Friendly Clinic Gold Status and has invested in enhanced facilities and equipment.

CVS Group is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. The organisation prioritises staff wellbeing with dedicated support networks, leading benefits, and a multi-million-pound improvement fund for practice enhancements across its estate.