Veterinary Nurse

3 days ago

Ottawa ON, Ottawa Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Purosearch Ltd. Full-time

Role Highlights

  • True all-round nursing role with exposure across theatre, consults and inpatient care
  • Supportive, highly experienced team with excellent clinical development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work towards Clinical Coach status within a training practice
  • Broad and interesting caseload including orthopaedics and advanced procedures

Salary & Benefits

  • £600 CPD allowance per annum
  • RCVS membership and one additional subscription paid
  • VDS cover
  • 6.4 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Enhanced family leave and sick pay
  • Health Care Plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Full-time: 40 hours per week across 5 days
  • Part-time applications considered
  • 1:7 out-of-hours rota (on-call from home with rest periods provided)
  • Shared Saturday morning rota

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on Registered Veterinary Nurse position within a well-established small animal practice. You will be encouraged to utilise your full nursing skillset across all areas of the practice.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Inpatient care and monitoring
  • Theatre and surgical preparation
  • Nurse consultations
  • Laboratory work and diagnostics
  • Managing insurance claims
  • Booking procedures and supporting day-to-day workflow

This role offers genuine clinical variety and the opportunity to work closely with an experienced and collaborative team.

The Practice & Team

You will be joining a large, well-established and RCVS-accredited training practice with a strong clinical reputation and supportive culture.

  • Team of over 10 Vets & Nurses
  • Average team experience of 15 years
  • Strong focus on training, development and progression
  • Collaborative environment with a wide range of clinical interests

The practice is well-equipped and handles a diverse caseload, including advanced surgical procedures such as orthopaedics and laparoscopic surgery.