Registered Veterinary Nurse

Candor Vets · Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Registered Veterinary Nurse at Candor Vets, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, paying £26,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£26,000 per annum
Location
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
4 Oct 2026
Sector
Nurse

40% below the typical rate for nurse

Reference registered-veterinary-nurse-yiepWD

About the role

Candor Vets is delighted to be working with a friendly and well-established small animal practice in Bury St Edmunds, seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified RVNs looking to build their career and experienced nurses seeking a supportive and progressive environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a team comprising 3 Veterinary Surgeons and 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses. The practice operates with typically two vets performing procedures and consultations daily, alongside a dedicated consult-only vet. The nursing team runs a daily column of nurse consultations, covering routine health checks, second vaccinations, post-operative check-ups, and weight clinics. The practice is well-equipped with two operating theatres, a tub table, multiparameter monitors, and doppler.

The practice is committed to maintaining high clinical standards and delivering personable care to clients, supported by regular clinical and branch meetings.

Key Responsibilities

  • 37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday.

  • One Saturday morning in every 12-week period at the Bury St Edmunds branch (time off in lieu).

  • One Saturday morning in every 12-week period at the Thetford branch (paid at an enhanced rate).

What's on Offer

  • 6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays.

  • £600 CPD allowance per annum.

  • Cash Health Plan (wide-ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments).

  • RCVS Membership paid.

  • VDS cover.

  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay.

  • Discounted veterinary fees.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • CPD/training support.

  • Company sick pay.

  • Colleague engagement survey.

  • Annual pay reviews.

Job Reference RVN150

Reference: registered-veterinary-nurse-yiepWD · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 4 Oct 2026 · Listed via Candor Vets

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