Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Lynwood Vets, Bournemouth, Dorset

Looking for a fulfilling position that suits your skills and work-life balance?


Looking for that position that offers the necessary flexibility to allow you to pursue your personal career goals?

Then we could have the role for you at Lynwood Vets in beautiful Dorset!

We have a great opportunity for a dedicated RVN to join our fantastic team at our Bournemouth Branch.

About us:

Lynwood Vets is a 5 branch, small animal, RCVS accredited group based on the South Coast. All branches work closely together, with frequent opportunities to get together both socially and professionally.


We boast excellent facilities and an experienced team, where everyone is a valued member of the Lynwood family and has their own unique role to play.


Our hospital site in Wimborne hosts Vets Now so in-house OOH care is provided for our patients. Our Bournemouth branch is home to Petfit, giving us the ability to offer in house hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services to both internal and external clients.


Lynwood Vets are an accredited Veterinary Nurse training practice with Student Veterinary Nurses work alongside our qualified team and also attending the Lynwood School of Veterinary Nursing.

The Role:

Salary - from 27,500 depending on experience (contracted hours 41.25 per week) Permanent position Full-time - Mon - Fri plus Sat rota 1:4 (5 hr shift) Shifts between 8am and 7pm Mon - Fri. Sat 8am - 1pm No OOH or bank hols


We are open to applications from RVNs with all levels of experience. We're looking for a realteam player who is as passionate about patient care as we are and is keen to develop both their own clinical skills and those of others.


The role incorporates the standard RVN duties including working in theatre, inpatient care, nurse consults, developing client relationships and assisting other colleagues where needed.


It offers mentoring and training with the option to complete certificates. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in specific areas of interest. Your career satisfaction is important to us, and we place great emphasis on developing out team.


With our mix of urban and rural clients, there's a wide variety of cases and opportunities to develop your skills.

Our Team:

We're a friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive team that work collaboratively to ensure we deliver the best possible care to our clients and their pets. At our Bournemouth branch we have 6 Vets on rotation, 6 Nurses, 1 ACA plus our 5 Reception Team members.


While we are proud of our diligence and integrity, we love life outside of work too and put an onus on all team members having a work life balance that works for them.


We support regular out of work activities including our legendary spring party!

Here's what our team have to say:

"I started working for Lynwood about 30 years ago and never left! This practice offers to right mix of interesting work, ethics and client/patient care. Lynwood is open to new ways of working, for instance in a more sustainable way, which is important to me." - M, part time vet


"The reasons why I like working at Lynwood...Friendly and skilled team in a beautiful part of the UK, with a nice client base." - E, Lynwood vet for 13 years


"The best thing about Lynwood for me is working with a great team of people, where everyone is keen to help out & share their knowledge. It has been possible to develop my own areas of clinical interest, including studying for a certificate, whilst working in a friendly supportive environment." - C, Full time Lynwood vet for 10 years

The Area:

Bournemouth offers a wonderful setting for anyone seeking both career growth and a great quality of life.


The town itself is located at the seaside with easy access to various referral centres.


Outside of work, enjoy miles of beaches, nearby countryside, and a fun coastal lifestyle. Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, Bournemouth is the perfect place to thrive professionally while enjoying life by the sea.


With great links to motorways, public transport and its own airport, it's easy getting to Bournemouth by air, ferry, car, coach or train (only 97 mins from London).

Our fantastic range of benefits includes:

6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 600.00 CPD Allowance per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Cycle to work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd love to hear from you.