Registered Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team at Medivet Dorchester 24 Hour, a recently refurbished hospital located just a short drive from the breathtaking Jurassic Coast.

This is a full-time role, covering ideally 40 hours per week across a rotating shift pattern (early and late shifts), with weekend work (on a rota basis) essential to maintain hospital rota coverage. We’re also happy to consider part-time applicants, provided weekend availability remains fixed. This role is ideal for someone looking to make the most of a diverse caseload in a busy, well-equipped hospital, working alongside an outstanding clinical team.

Dorchester 24 Hour is a multi-disciplinary hospital with a strong regional presence, providing out-of-hours cover for five Medivet branches and seven non-Medivet practices. You’ll be part of a vibrant, supportive team that includes certificate holders in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dermatology and ECC, with several vets also working towards additional qualifications in surgery.

Our nursing team is central to everything we do. We’re an RCVS-accredited training practice with 24-hour vet and nurse coverage, so you’ll have the opportunity to use your full skillset and learn from others across theatre, diagnostics, emergency care and inpatient nursing. Our supportive leadership fosters a strong nurse-led culture where you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your development and special interests.

Our Facilities And Services Include

• CT scanner (internal and outpatient referrals)
• Digital x-ray and ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Two sterile surgical suites
• Dedicated in-house laboratory
• Hydrotherapy unit (staffed two days per week)
• Peripatetic physiotherapist
• Isolation facilities
• Separate dog and cat wards, plus ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status
• 24/7 care supported by ECC-certified night vet and nursing team
  
  

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience in small animal practice. You’ll be confident working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy both team collaboration and independent nursing responsibility. Above all, you’ll share our core values of being caring, progressive and trustworthy, and you’ll take pride in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients alike.

If you’re ready to thrive in a busy hospital environment and want to be part of a passionate, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact [email protected] for a friendly initial conversation.

Key Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
  
  

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

In This Role You Will

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to your clients.
• Support with surgeries and procedures, completing all pre and post procedure activity.
• Carry out nurse led appointments and schedule 3 activities.
• Deliver patient monitoring and care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the Veterinary team.
• Complete patient transfers to out of hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and check medication.
• Deliver professional excellence, complying with all regulatory, practice and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to engage and co-ordinate your team to support the most effective running of the practice.
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience of delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting Nurse consults, with an understanding of how this contributes to practice performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
  
  

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference.

This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.