Job Description

Join Our Caring Team in the Heart of Cornwall



We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small but friendly team at Highertown Veterinary Clinic in Truro. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a genuinely supportive practice where you'll be valued for your skills, encouraged to grow, and welcomed into a close-knit team that feels more like family than colleagues.



A Practice with Heart and History



Highertown Veterinary Clinic is one of the longest-established practices in Truro, proudly serving our local community and their pets for generations. Our three-vet team takes great pride in offering compassionate, high-quality care in a friendly, approachable way and our loyal clients have stayed with us through it all, with some families trusting us for over 40 years.



Our small but dedicated team of vets, nurses, and support staff share a strong bond built on teamwork, laughter, and a shared passion for animal welfare. We truly believe in creating an environment where everyone looks out for one another and where every patient is treated as if they were our own.



A Well-Equipped and Supportive Environment



Our clinic is equipped with general and dental X-ray facilities, ultrasound, and the usual in-house lab machines for quick diagnostics. You'll work alongside an experienced clinical team who collaborate closely every day, sharing ideas, discussing cases, and supporting one another to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.



We're also passionate about giving our nurses the space to do what they do best from inpatient care and anaesthesia to nurse consults and client education, you'll have the chance to use your skills to their full potential.



Flexible Hours and a Friendly Schedule



We understand that work-life balance is important, so we're happy to be flexible with shift patterns to find a schedule that works for you. Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm) will be part of the rota, either as part of your regular hours or shared among the nursing team. Best of all, there's no out-of-hours work, so you can truly enjoy your evenings and weekends.



This position is a fixed-term contract for 9 months.



Who We're Looking For



We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a caring nature, great communication skills, and a positive, team-focused attitude. Ideally, you'll have some experience in practice, but we're also happy to consider a confident newly qualified nurse ready to take the next step in their career. If you love building strong relationships with clients and their pets and enjoy the variety of general practice nursing, we'd love to hear from you.



Life in Cornwall - A Dream Location



Based in Truro, the capital of Cornwall, our clinic offers the best of both worlds, a bustling town atmosphere surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK. From golden sandy beaches and coastal walks to historic sites, watersports, and Cornwall's incredible food scene, there's no shortage of ways to spend your downtime. Whether you're into sea swimming, surfing, or simply relaxing with a Cornish pasty and a view, life here really is something special.



Because our people matter



We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to 31,000 DOE, you will benefit from:



Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Your birthday as a paid day off



Wellbeing

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Non-accidental injury support



Development

550 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme



Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees



Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to 28,500