Dental Veterinary Nurse – Exciting Unique New Opportunity
A leading veterinary hospital is seeking a passionate and skilled Dental Veterinary Nurse to join their large, multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with a keen interest in surgery, anaesthesia, and dentistry to take on a key role in a well-equipped hospital environment.
About the Practice
This RCVS-accredited hospital provides high-quality care for both first-opinion and referral patients. With a large, experienced team of veterinary professionals, the hospital offers an extensive range of services, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, advanced imaging, and a busy dental unit. The practice also supports several referring veterinary clinics and provides 24-hour emergency and out-of-hours care.
With a strong focus on teamwork, professional development, and clinical excellence, this practice is committed to delivering outstanding care while fostering a supportive and dynamic working environment.
About the Role
This role is ideal for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience and enthusiasm for anaesthesia and dentistry. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of surgical and dental nursing, working closely with a postgraduate certificate holder in dentistry to provide outstanding dental care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting a variety of anaesthetic procedures across general, referral, and dental surgeries
- Coordinating the dental suite and overseeing dental procedures, including Schedule 3 tasks
- Performing full-mouth dental radiography and assisting with advanced dental procedures
- Managing dental clinic workflow, including booking procedures, handling referrals, and liaising with clients
- Leading nurse-led dental clinics, educating pet owners on preventative oral care
- Ensuring dental equipment maintenance and stock management
- Organising and delivering in-house training and CPD sessions for the team on dental care
Working Pattern & Salary
- Full-time role
- Flexible 4-day working week
- 1 in 4 weekends
- Salary: Up to £32,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Additional Benefits
- Support for professional development, including certificates in dentistry and anaesthesia
- Generous CPD allowance and in-house training with certificate holders
- RCVS, VDS, and BVNA fees covered
- Pension, income protection, and life insurance
- Exclusive staff discounts across veterinary and pet retail services
- Access to a rewards hub with discounts on high-street retailers, supermarkets, and more
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic RVN to specialise in dental and anaesthetic nursing within a progressive and supportive hospital team.
📩 Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.
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