Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Alfreton CP; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6 wks

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS fees covered

Wellbeing schemes

Career development

Job summary

IVC Evidensia Group is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Scarsdale Vets in Alfreton. The role balances operating and consulting, delivering high standards of nursing care while engaging with clients and supporting a tier 3 hospital network.

You’ll provide nurse-led clinics, assist in anaesthesia and theatre, and contribute to preventative care and patient welfare within a collaborative practice team.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with nursing and patient care responsibilities.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues, good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Lead nurse-led consultations and support preventative healthcare.
• Admit patients for routine procedures and assist with theatre prep and anaesthesia.
• Support post-operative care and client communications.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Client communication

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

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 Scarsdale Vets, Alfreton, on a permanent full-time basis.

Scarsdale Vets, Alfreton is supported by our Tier 3 accredited hospital and eight sister practice sites. We are proud to maintain RCVS accreditation under the Practice Standards Scheme and take a fear-free approach across our sites, reflecting our commitment to high standards of patient care.

You’ll have access to excellent facilities, including laboratory resources, digital x-ray, ultrasound, a fully equipped theatre suite with prep area, and multiple consulting rooms. This role offers a great balance between operating and consulting, giving you the opportunity to develop both your clinical nursing and client-facing skills.

Practice Highlights

• Supported by a Tier 3 accredited hospital and eight sister practice sites
• Facilities include laboratory resources, digital x-ray and ultrasound
• Fully equipped theatre suite with prep area

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.

On Tuesdays and Fridays, you’ll deliver nurse-led consultations, building strong relationships with clients and taking ownership of patient care. Clinics include wellness and preventative healthcare, chronic illness management, weight management, senior pet clinics, dental health and post-operative care.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, you’ll support routine procedures alongside the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Care Assistant. This will include patient admissions, theatre preparation, pre-medication, anaesthetic monitoring, recovery, discharge and post-operative care.

Working Pattern

• 38 hours per week
• 4-day working week, Tuesday to Friday, Shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Saturday mornings are worked at our Langley Mill site

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Run nurse-led consultations and support preventative healthcare
• Support chronic illness management, weight clinics, senior pet clinics and dental health appointments
• Support post-operative checks and client communication
• Admit patients for routine procedures alongside the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Care Assistant

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
• 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
• 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.

Unit 2, Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7GR, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.