Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Bradford is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at White Cross Vets. This full-time position involves delivering high-quality nursing care and collaborating with veterinary surgeons while supporting excellent client experiences.

The ideal candidate will have RCVS registration and experience in clinical practice. The role offers a supportive working environment with continuous development opportunities along with competitive benefits including 6.6 weeks' annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and recovering surgical patients.
• Nursing inpatients.
• Carrying out a variety of nurse consults.
• Taking x-rays including dental.
• Running in-house laboratory tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

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 White Cross Vets, Eccleshill on a full‑time basis.

The practice currently employs 2 Vets, 3 RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 client care advisors. We have a Nurse who is working toward their schedule three and has completed CPD in dentistry. We promote an open dialogue and focus on supporting each other at work. Every decision related to the practice is made after consulting the team and getting feedback from everyone involved.

Our practice has a Dental x‑ray, main x‑ray, new ultrasound machine, in‑house laboratory, in‑house Sedivue for urine analysis and we are currently completing our ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic status.

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. This is a full‑time position of 37.5 hours per week, with shifts typically running from 08:30–16:30 or 11:00–19:00. You will also take part in a 1‑in‑4 Saturday rota at our Stanningley branch (08:00–12:30), with time off given during the week to compensate.

• Monitoring and recovering surgical patients
• Nursing inpatients
• Carry out a variety of nurse consults
• Taking x‑rays including dental
• Running in‑house laboratory tasks

Qualifications

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

Support and Development

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off
• 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 24 hours paid leave
• Certificate support
• 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/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Up to £30,000 per annum