12M FTC RVN - Poole

Maternity Cover Registered Veterinary Nurse – Poole

Join a friendly Small Animal Practice in Poole, Dorset, where you will work minutes from the sea and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast, Dorset countryside, and the New Forest. This fixed-term opportunity offers a varied nursing role in an RCVS-accredited practice with modern facilities and a supportive team environment.

Key Details

- Start Date: September 2026 or October 2026

- End Date: 12 months from start date

- Working Pattern: Full-time

- Hours: 38 hours per week

- Weekends: 1:4 Saturdays, 8.00 am to 1.00 pm

- OOH: None

- Bank Holidays: Closed

- Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a practical, varied nursing role with time spent across nurse clinics, reception, theatre and inpatient care. You will also benefit from a practice culture that supports CPD, progression and further qualifications.

About the Role

You will join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role is full-time and includes one in four Saturdays.

Daily duties include nurse clinics, reception work, theatre support and inpatient care. The position offers scope to use your nursing skills across different areas of the practice.

CPD is supported with a £600 annual allowance, and additional qualifications or certificates are encouraged and funded.

About the Practice

The practice is RCVS accredited and operates from a modern, well-equipped facility. It includes an in-house CT scanner, an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound and a dental suite.

The wider team is described as friendly and experienced, with a strong focus on professional development and up-to-date clinical standards. The practice also runs community outreach and regular pet health events.

Working in Poole

Poole offers a strong base for veterinary professionals who want coastal living with good access to Dorset and the wider south coast. The area gives you straightforward access to Bournemouth, the Jurassic Coast and the New Forest, which may suit candidates looking for a work-life balance outside the practice. It is a practical location for those who want a small animal role in a popular part of the country.

Benefits

- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays

- £600 CPD allowance per annum

- Health Cash Plan with contributions towards health and wellbeing treatments

- VDS cover

- Money off online shopping and voucher scheme

- Colleague discount

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of work will I be doing?

You will work across nurse clinics, reception, theatre and inpatient care. This gives the role variety and broad day-to-day nursing involvement.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No. The practice does not run out-of-hours for this role and is also closed on bank holidays.

What type of contract is this?

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

What facilities does the practice have?

The practice has an in-house CT scanner, laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound and a dental suite.

When does the role start?

The role is due to start in September 2026 or October 2026.

Apply now to join a welcoming team in a well-equipped practice and enjoy a varied nursing role in a sought-after Dorset location.

Job Reference No: JN-35353