Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across a mixed small animal caseload
• Support clinical procedures and surgeries under supervision
• Work collaboratively with the experienced clinical team at Wareham branch
• Contribute to the practice's RCVS-accredited training culture, learning alongside student veterinary nurses (SVNs)
• Maintain nursing standards and best practice in a modern, well-equipped facility
• Occasional flexibility to visit the Swanage practice if required

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification or equivalent
• Recent graduates and newly qualified nurses actively encouraged to apply
• Reliability, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for patient care
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Professional approach with a positive attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 6 weeks' paid holiday (pro rata), including bank holidays
• Generous CPD allowance and training support
• RCVS membership paid, plus one additional professional membership
• Health Cash Plan covering dentistry, sports massage, and other wellbeing treatments
• VDS professional indemnity cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees for personal pets
• My Perks discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay and annual pay reviews
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and clear career progression opportunities

About the Practice

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.