Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you looking to join a friendly, forward thinking practice where your development is genuinely encouraged and where stunning countryside is on your doorstep? We're looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to become part of our welcoming team based primarily in Okehampton, with occasional support required at our Chagford branch practice.

Why Join Us?

Our practice is proud of its long standing team, loyal client base, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. We are an RCVS Accredited Practice, hold ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status, and are currently working towards becoming a Dog Friendly Practice.

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team comprising:

• 4 Veterinary Surgeons
• 3 RVNs
• 3 Patient Care Assistants
• 5 Receptionists
• Visiting specialists in Dermatology, Surgery and Cardiology

We foster a positive workplace culture with dedicated Wellbeing Champions, Environmental Champions, and Infection Control Champions, alongside regular training sessions and lunch-and-learn events.

The Role

• Full time hours
• Shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm
• 1 in 5 Saturdays
• No out of hours work
• No Bank Holiday working
• Primarily based in Okehampton, with occasional cover at Chagford

You'll enjoy a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and small furries, alongside opportunities to assist with referral dermatology work, referral surgeries, nurse consultations and general surgical procedures. The ideal candidate would be a Clinical Supervisor or willing to complete the Clinical Supervisor training. 

Our Facilities

We are well-equipped with:

• Laparoscopic equipment
• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory facilities, including endocrine testing

 Clinical Excellence

Our team benefits from the expertise of:

• An Advanced Practitioner in Dermatology (part of the ACSN network)
• An Advanced Practitioner in Surgery
• A Head Nurse holding an Advanced Nursing Certificate
• A visiting Cardiology Specialist who attends monthly

This creates a fantastic environment for nurses keen to expand their clinical skills and confidence. We are passionate about supporting career growth and actively encourage further professional development through:

• Generous CPD support
• Salary £27,800-£30,000 DOE
• Certificate funding and encouragement
• Regular clinical training opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced colleagues and visiting specialists

Life in Okehampton

Nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Okehampton offers an enviable work/life balance. Enjoy countryside walks on your lunch break, explore charming local cafés and shops, and benefit from excellent transport links via the A30 and rail connections. Exeter is just 30 minutes away, while the beautiful Devon coastline can be reached in under an hour.

Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, a welcoming community, or a supportive team environment, Okehampton has it all.

 Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

If you're an enthusiastic RVN or a highly capable SVN looking to develop your career within a supportive and progressive practice, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your wellbeing, growth and professional ambitions are genuinely valued. Interested? Please click apply now! For further details or an informal chat, please contact Emily in the recruitment team at emily.card@cvsvets.com