Registered Veterinary Nurse Supportive Small Animal Practice 
Poole, Dorset

Passionate about patient care? Looking for a supportive team where your nursing skills are truly valued?

GVC are delighted to be supporting a well-established independent small animal practice in the Poole, Dorset area as they look to recruit a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their friendly and growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN with at least a couple of years’ experience who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering exceptional patient care, and working collaboratively within a close-knit team. With exciting developments planned, including the addition of a dedicated nurse consultation room later this year, it’s an excellent time to join the practice.

Located on the stunning Dorset coast, Poole offers an enviable lifestyle with award-winning beaches, picturesque harbours, beautiful countryside, and excellent transport links to Bournemouth, Southampton, and London. Whether you enjoy coastal walks, watersports, or vibrant cafés and restaurants, the area offers something for everyone.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week over five days, with shifts scheduled between 8:00am and 6:15pm.

The weekend commitment is just 1 in 3 Saturdays (8:00am–12:00pm), helping to maintain an excellent work-life balance.

You’ll be joining a supportive clinical team currently consisting of:

• 2 full-time equivalent Veterinary Surgeons
• Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Student Veterinary Nurse nearing qualification

The practice currently has two consulting rooms, with plans to introduce a dedicated nurse consultation room, creating even more opportunities for nurses to utilise and develop their clinical skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver outstanding nursing care to medical and surgical patients.
• Support consultations, diagnostics, and theatre procedures.
• Build lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication.
• Assist with inpatient care, anaesthesia, and nurse-led appointments.
• Work collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Contribute to maintaining high clinical standards throughout the practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS).
• Ideally at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Passionate about providing exceptional patient and client care.
• A positive team player who enjoys supporting colleagues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated to make a real difference.

What’s on Offer

• Salary from £30,000
• Full-time 40-hour week.
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings only.
• Supportive and experienced clinical team.
• Modern, well-equipped practice.
• Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding practice.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• CPD support and professional development.

If you’re looking to join a welcoming practice where your contribution is genuinely valued and you’ll have the opportunity to develop your nursing career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me for more details
 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com or 01392 793069.