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Checked 2026-10-30

Locum Veterinary Nurse – October to December – South Hampshire

VetSeekers · Portsmouth, England, GB

Veterinary nurseOn-siteContract£21–£25 per hour

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🐾 Locum Registered Veterinary Nurse – October to December – South Hampshire 🐾 We are recruiting for a Locum Registered Veterinary Nurse to cover a selection of shifts between October and December at a modern, well-equipped small animal practice in South Hampshire. Offering £21–£25 per hour, with on-site accommodation available, free parking and a supportive clinical team, this is an excellent opportunity for local or travelling RVNs looking for regular ad-hoc work or blocks of shifts. 📍 Key Details 🏥 Practice type: Small animal 📍 Location: South Hampshire 📅 Dates: 26th October – 18th December 2026 ⏰ Hours: 9:00am–6:30pm 💷 Rate: £21–£25 per hour 🏠 Accommodation: Available on site 🚗 Parking: Free 👩‍⚕️ Nursing team: Experienced and supportive RVNs 🩺 Veterinary team: 2–3 vets working each day 🔄 Cover: Individual dates or multiple shifts considered 📅 Available Shifts

• Monday 26th – 9:00am–6:30pm

• Monday 2nd – 9:00am–6:30pm • Tuesday 3rd – 9:00am–6:30pm • Thursday 5th – 9:00am–6:30pm • Friday 6th – 9:00am–6:30pm • Monday 9th – 9:00am–6:30pm • Wednesday 25th – 9:00am–6:30pm

• Tuesday 1st – 9:00am–6:30pm • Wednesday 2nd – 9:00am–6:30pm • Thursday 3rd – 9:00am–6:30pm • Tuesday 15th – 9:00am–6:30pm • Wednesday 16th – 9:00am–6:30pm • Thursday 17th – 9:00am–6:30pm • Friday 18th – 9:00am–6:30pm 🏥 The Practice This is a modern, well-equipped small animal practice with an experienced veterinary and nursing team, offering a varied first-opinion caseload.

• Digital radiography • Ultrasound • Dental X-ray • In-house laboratory facilities • Dedicated surgical facilities • Modern consultation and inpatient areas You’ll be working alongside a friendly nursing team, with 2–3 Veterinary Surgeons on site each day, providing a supportive clinical environment. 🐾 The Role We’re looking for a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse who can integrate quickly into an established team and assist with a variety of first-opinion nursing duties.

• Theatre nursing and anaesthetic monitoring • Surgical assistance • Inpatient and patient care • Diagnostic and laboratory support • General clinical nursing duties • Supporting the veterinary and nursing teams 🏠 Accommodation On-site accommodation is available, making this booking particularly attractive for RVNs travelling into Hampshire. Free parking is also provided. With a good selection of dates available across October, November and December, this could suit a locum looking for individual shifts, several days together or regular blocks of work. Interested? CLICK APPLY NOW to submit your application. If you have any questions before applying, or you’re exploring other permanent or locum veterinary opportunities, contact the Vet Seekers team for a confidential discussion.

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