Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Poole, Dorset, England
Primary Care - Vet Nurse – Small Animal /
Aniwell Veterinary Clinic, Alderney [1355] /
On-site
We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. This role can be tailored to your strengths and interests, with a strong focus on learning and CPD. You will be primarily based at our Alderney (Poole) branch, with occasional cover at Kinson if needed. We’re also open to considering a second-year student veterinary nurse for the position.
Role Details
Your working week will be Monday to Friday, with a mixture of early and late shifts, plus participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday rota from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. We welcome full-time, part-time, and flexible working options and are happy to discuss arrangements that suit both you and the practice.
About the Practice
Aniwell is a first-opinion small animal practice with branches in Bournemouth and Poole. We’re conveniently located near town centres, beautiful beaches, and the New Forest, with excellent transport links.
Our clinics are fully equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab machines, therapeutic laser, and dental radiography, and we’re proud to be a Gold Cat Friendly Clinic.
Our Poole branch also houses our full endoscopy suite, including rigid and flexible scopes.
What We’re Looking For
We value team members who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and continuous learning. Our team is well-staffed with a high ratio of qualified veterinary nurses, student nurses, receptionists, and support staff. Currently, we have an RVN studying for her anaesthesia certificate and another nurse holding a certificate in ECC.
Because Our People Matter
Work Life Balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave
*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Wellbeing
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Private Medical Insurance
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
*Non-accidental injury support
Development
*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
*Certificate Support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Additional
*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
*Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
*Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £32,000 a year
Up to £32,000 DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
