
Join a friendly, supportive 5-branch small animal practice on Dorset's stunning South Coast. This 14-month maternity cover role offers no out-of-hours shifts, great work-life balance, and perfect on-the-job mentoring for newly qualified nurses.
No out-of-hours or bank holiday cover required. Saturday mornings on 1:4 rota at Wareham branch.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position running for 14 months, offering full-time hours (40 hours per week plus one Saturday morning per week in a 1:4 rota at the Wareham branch, totalling 41.25 hours weekly). Best of all, there's no out-of-hours or bank holiday cover required, making this an ideal role for someone seeking genuine work-life balance.
You'll work with a varied caseload reflecting the practice's mix of rural and urban clients, giving you excellent opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment. The role includes full clinical supervision, making it particularly welcoming to newly qualified nurses building their confidence and experience. Wareham sits in one of Dorset's most beautiful regions along the Jurassic Coast, a riverside town known for its friendly community, excellent schools, sporting facilities, and nearby nature reserves perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Lynwood Veterinary Group operates five branches across Dorset with a specialisation in small animal care. The Wareham branch is part of an RCVS-accredited practice group committed to modern facilities and evidence-based medicine. The group includes in-house out-of-hours care via Vets Now at the Wimborne hospital and operates as an accredited Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, supporting the development of student nurses alongside qualified clinical staff.
Lynwood Vets is part of the VetPartners family, an employer recognised as Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards. The group is known for investing in team development, employee wellbeing, and creating an inclusive workplace where every team member has a voice and meaningful role.