Registered Veterinary Nurse

Armstrong Vets; Colne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' paid holiday including bank-h

Health Cash Plan

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

CPD and training support

Career progression opportunities

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Stanley House Veterinary Group in Colne, Burnley and Barnoldswick is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive, forward‑thinking team. You’ll deliver outstanding patient care across our multi‑site practice, support student nurses and junior colleagues, and maintain high clinical standards while prioritising wellbeing.

We offer 6 weeks’ holiday, Health Cash Plan, RCVS membership paid, VDS cover, CPD and training support, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme, within a

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN (RCVS registered) with a strong commitment to clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills; team player.
• Willingness to support student nurses and junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consultations.
• Patient admissions and discharges.
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
• Inpatient care and recovery.
• Laboratory work and clinical administration.
• Supporting student nurses and junior team members.

Skills

RVN registration

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Anaesthesia monitoring

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

In-house laboratory

Surgical nursing

Job description

Stanley House Veterinary Group | Colne, Burnley & Barnoldswick, Lancashire

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your skills are valued and your wellbeing matters?

At Stanley House Vets, we're looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly and experienced team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to work in a practice that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

With over 100 years of caring for pets and their owners, Stanley House Vets is proud to be a trusted part of the local community. We are a modern, multi-site small animal practice across Colne, Burnley and Barnoldswick, equipped with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory facilities and dedicated surgical theatres.

We're particularly proud to have recently achieved RCVS Veterinary Hospital Status, the highest level of accreditation under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme, recognising our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence and practice standards.

As well as providing our own 24/7 out-of-hours service, we actively support local charities, community initiatives and fundraising events.

As a valued member of our nursing team, you'll play an active role in delivering outstanding patient care, including:

• Nurse consultations
• Patient admissions and discharges
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
• Inpatient care and recovery
• Laboratory work and clinical administration
• Supporting student nurses and junior team members

We encourage our nurses to utilise their skills fully, develop their interests and contribute to the continued growth of our clinical services.

** Salary dependent on experience**

We're looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered)
• Compassionate, proactive and patient-focused
• A supportive team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to maintaining high clinical standards

Whether you're an experienced RVN or looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

• Working across our Colne, Burnley and Barnoldswick sites
• Shared weekend rota with time off in lieu
• 1 in 6 weekends, alternating between Saturday daytime shifts and a full weekend daytime shift

We understand the importance of balancing a rewarding career with life outside work and strive to provide a supportive environment where our team can thrive both professionally and personally.

Why Join Stanley House Vets?

At Stanley House Vets, people tend to stay! We are proud of our loyal team, with many colleagues having built long and rewarding careers spanning decades with us. Our supportive culture, strong friendships and genuine sense of teamwork make this a great place to work.

We work hard, celebrate success together and enjoy getting involved in activities outside of practice too, from fundraising for Pendleside Hospice to taking on challenges such as Tough Mudder and the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

What We Offer:

As proud members of the VetPartners family our benefits include (pro rata):

• 6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• RCVS membership paid plus one additional professional subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Shopping, travel and entertainment discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Career progression opportunities
• A strong focus on colleague wellbeing and engagement

We work hard to be a great place to work. As an Employer of the Year VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.

If you're looking for a role where your skills will be valued, your development supported and your wellbeing prioritised, we'd love to hear from you.

dependent on experience

6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays, £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage, RCVS Membership paid, one other membership subscription, VDS cover, enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay, discounted veterinary fees, Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more, cycle to work scheme, CPD/training support, company sick pay, colleague engagement survey, annual pay reviews, focus on employee wellbeing, career progression opportunities