Registered Veterinary Nurse – 14m FTC (Maternity Cover)
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Salary
Dependent on experience
Company
Lynwood Veterinary Group
Contact
[email protected] (Please apply directly - no agency submissions)
Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Lynwood Vets
If you’re looking for a fantastic opportunity in one of Dorset’s most beautiful areas, this could be the perfect fit!
Our Wareham branch is ready to welcome an RVN to be a valued member of our friendly team. We are open to applications from newly qualified nurses, and you will feel well supported whilst building experience and confidence.
Why Join Us?
- A 5-branch, small-animal, RCVS-accredited group on the stunning South Coast
- Modern facilities and a highly experienced clinical team
- In-house OOH care via Vets Now at our Wimborne hospital
- Accredited Veterinary Nurse Training Practice with SVNs learning alongside our qualified team.
- A culture where every team member has a voice and a meaningful role
The Role:
- Fixed term contract – 14m maternity cover
- Full-time – 40 hrs/week over Mon to Fri
- Plus 1:4 Saturday mornings at our Wareham branch with the flexibility to visit our Swanage practice if required. (totalling 41.25 hrs/week)
- No out-of-hours or bank holidays
You’ll enjoy a varied caseload thanks to our mix of rural and urban clients, giving you plenty of opportunities to grow your skills. The role will include full support from a Clinical supervisor.
We’re looking for someone reliable and enthusiastic who loves patient care as much as we do.
You’ll thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment, bringing positivity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for nursing.
The Area:
Lynwood Vets is in one of Dorset’s most beautiful regions along the Jurassic Coast.
Wareham itself isn’t just a gateway to the Isle of Purbeck, it is one of the most beautiful, and ancient, riverside towns in the country, well known for its friendly and welcoming community. The town boasts plenty of amenities, great schools, sporting facilities plus nearby nature reserves and lovely walking trails making it an ideal place to balance work and lifestyle.
What We Offer (pro rata):
- 6 weeks’ paid holiday, including bank holidays
- Generous CPD allowance
- Health Cash Plan: contributions toward a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments—from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS membership paid, plus one additional membership
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD and training support
- Company sick pay
- Annual colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Strong focus on employee wellbeing
- Clear career progression opportunities
We’re proud members of the VetPartners family—winners of Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards. VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every member of our team. If you’re looking for a workplace that genuinely invests in you, we’d love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d be delighted to chat.
For more information, an informal conversation, or to apply with CV, please contact:
Address: Leanne Business Centre, Sandford Ln, Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom