Checked 2026-08-31
Registered Veterinary Nurse & Clinical Supervisor | South Devon
Synergy Vets · United Kingdom
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Job description
Job Type: Full Time (approximately 36.25 hours per week)
An established, independent small animal veterinary practice in South Devon is looking to recruit a Registered Veterinary Nurse & Clinical Supervisor to join its experienced and supportive team. The practice is RCVS-accredited, an approved Veterinary Nurse Training Centre, a RWAF Silver Rabbit Friendly Clinic and an ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic. With a strong focus on high clinical standards, professional development and exceptional patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where nurses are encouraged to use their full range of skills.
Responsibilities
- This is a varied and rewarding position, combining hands-on clinical nursing with the opportunity to mentor and support the next generation of veterinary nurses. You'll work alongside a knowledgeable and welcoming team, using modern equipment and facilities including:
- In-house laboratory equipment for rapid blood and urine analysis
- Ultrasound
- Digital X-ray
- Advanced patient monitoring equipment
- If you enjoy a busy clinical environment where your nursing skills are fully utilised and valued, this could be the perfect role.
- Admit patients for diagnostic tests, procedures and surgery
- Monitor and care for hospitalised patients
- Collect and process laboratory samples
- Prepare theatres and equipment for surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and administer medications
- Assist during surgical procedures
- Monitor anaesthesia and patient recovery
- Run nurse consultations and post-operative appointments
- Educate clients on treatment plans, preventative healthcare and post-operative care
- Provide ongoing patient care, including wound management and palliative care
- Dispense prescribed medications
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- Manage medicines, equipment and stock levels
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control throughout the practice
- Exercise and monitor inpatients as required
- Mentor and support up to two student veterinary nurses
- Provide practical teaching and day-to-day guidance
- Monitor and document student progress using Smart Assessor
- Structure learning plans and encourage professional development
- Build positive working relationships with student nurses
- Attend annual standardisation workshops to maintain Clinical Supervisor status
Requirements
- Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Have an up-to-date CPD record
- Have at least one year's clinical experience
- Be willing to attend annual Clinical Supervisor standardisation workshops
- Be an excellent communicator with strong mentoring skills
- Be organised, empathetic, patient and enthusiastic
- Be confident working independently while maintaining professional standards
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for travel between branches
Benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Monday to Friday working
- Shared Saturday morning rota with time off in lieu
- No out-of-hours work after 7pm
- 4 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- RCVS fees and VDS membership paid
- Generous CPD allowance and ongoing professional development
- Six-monthly development reviews
- Discounted veterinary treatment
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support
- If you're an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to combine clinical nursing with mentoring and education in a supportive independent practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Candidate fit notes
What to know before applying
The role has clear veterinary nursing or animal-care scope, with details candidates can compare against practice expectations.
Best fit if
- • on-site full-time candidates looking for veterinary nurse work
- • Candidates comparing rota, clinical scope, CPD, and practice setting
Check before applying
- • Check which requirements are mandatory versus preferred
- • Confirm rota, OOH/weekend expectations, CPD support, and whether professional fees are covered
Missing or unclear
- • Pay range is not clearly listed
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