Key Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Working Days: 4–5 days per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays
• Hours: Early shift 8:00 am–4:00 pm, late shift 10:00/11:00 am–7:15 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am–6:00 pm with a weekday off in lieu
• Duties: General nursing across consults, theatre, inpatient care, and client communication

About the Role:

The client is seeking a reliable Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide locum support within a small animal setting. The nurse will rotate through early and late shifts and will contribute to a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, with a day off during the week when a Saturday is worked. Duties will include inpatient care, anaesthesia and theatre support, nurse consultations, laboratory tasks, dispensary work, and client advice. The role will suit a confident communicator who can integrate with an established clinical team and maintain high standards of patient care and record-keeping. The nurse should be comfortable working independently when required and collaborating closely with veterinary surgeons and support staff.

About the Practice:

The practice operates as a community-focused small animal clinic with modern facilities appropriate for routine first-opinion work. The team promotes a supportive environment with structured shift patterns and clear clinical workflows. Equipment provision supports routine surgery, diagnostics, and nurse-led clinics. The practice maintains a client-centred approach and values nurses who contribute to efficient theatre turnover, careful inpatient monitoring, and clear communication at discharge. Parking and public transport options are typically available locally, and the site is positioned to serve the Fareham and wider Hampshire community.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33464