Part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse - FTC

Inspiring Vet Care; Hereford; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 weeks

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Job summary

Belmont Vets, part of Inspiring Vet Care in Hereford, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover on a part-time basis. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care within a collaborative clinical team at a single-site practice.

You will run nurse clinics, support dental procedures, monitor anaesthesia, and contribute to patient care standards while developing professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics
• Providing outstanding inpatient care
• Supporting dental procedures
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures

Skills

Clinical practice experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning mindset

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Belmont Vets on a part-time basis.

Belmont Vets is a well-established, single-site small animal practice, proudly serving the community of beautiful Hereford and the surrounding areas. We are committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care, embracing new developments and continually striving to provide the very best outcomes for our patients and an excellent service for our clients.

As an RCVS-accredited practice, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do. We’re fortunate to have a genuinely supportive and friendly team, with many long-standing vets, nurses and support staff who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the practice. If you share our passion for outstanding patient care and are looking to join a welcoming team where you can thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

We are looking for a Nurse to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Working Pattern

• 9.1 hours per week
• Working Fridays with shifts varying between 8:00-19:30
• 1 in 5 Friday night inpatient duties & 1 in 5 Saturdays 08:30-17:00 with weekend inpatient duty.

General Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics
• Providing outstanding inpatient care
• Supporting dental procedures
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £7,930 DOE