Registered Veterinary Nurse

Bramble and Bear Vet Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent veterinary practice in East Midlands is looking for a qualified RVN to join their supportive team. This role encourages utilizing all nursing skills, including inpatient care and anaesthesia, and provides opportunities for professional growth. The practice features a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive management team focused on vet nurses' development. Competitive salary and benefits, including uncapped CPD budget and private healthcare, are offered.

Benefits

Salary range of £28,000 to £34,000

5.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays

Uncapped CPD budget

Professional fees paid

Bupa private healthcare

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified RVN with experience in inpatient care.
• Ability to conduct anaesthesia independently.
• Strong interest in rehabilitation and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing and care for a variety of cases.
• Conduct nurse clinics and follow up on patient progress.
• Participate in out-of-hours service on a rotational basis.

Skills

Hands-on inpatient care

Anaesthesia

Nurse clinics

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Join the supportive team at Bramble & Bear as we continue to grow our independent, forward-thinking practice with the recent opening of our brand-new Hospital and Rehab Centre.

About Us

Matt and I (Hannah) began our journey just over three years ago when a shared passion for veterinary medicine and providing exceptional care to both pets and their owners drove us to open Bramble and Bear. As vets who have managed several practices between us, we wanted to bring the best aspects of our experiences in practice together with all the fantastic ideas we hadn’t been able to implement. Our goal was to create a forward-thinking practice and foster an environment where everyone can thrive and enjoy their work.

What began as a small mobile clinic quickly grew into a fully equipped mobile surgical unit, and by September 2023, we opened our first hub in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands. Since then, we’ve continued to expand and evolve. We\u2019re incredibly proud of what we\u2019ve achieved so far, and with our purpose-built Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre now complete and officially open, this new facility marks an exciting new chapter for our team and the communities we serve.

The hospital features two fully equipped theatres, a dedicated dental suite, and an imaging suite equipped with DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, and endoscopy, allowing us to treat most cases in-house. In keeping with our Fear-Free accreditation, we’ve created separate cat and dog wards to ensure a calm, stress-free environment for all our patients, as well as an outdoor space for inpatients and our team to enjoy fresh air and a moment of calm during recovery or downtime. Being situated on a working farm provides a peaceful atmosphere, and it\u2019s great to have the farm shop and café next door if we fancy a treat for lunch.

Alongside the hospital, our newly opened Rehab Centre offers advanced rehabilitation services, including an underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, and a dedicated physiotherapy space. These facilities will allow us to support pets through post-operative recovery, chronic pain management, and mobility issues—all under one roof.

We aim to care for every pet and client with compassion and expertise, at an affordable price. That’s why we’re transparent with our pricing free consultations and fixed-cost hospitalisation and surgery. It’s helped us build strong, trusting relationships with our clients, who appreciate knowing exactly what to expect. Now that the Hospital is open, our team will be on-site 24/7, allowing us to offer those free consultations around the clock and making a real difference to our clients and the local community.

Our Team

We had previously worked with Anna, our Head Nurse, and were so pleased she shared our ethos and was willing to start this journey with us. Anna has many years of experience and has recently completed her certificate in feline nursing. We are an accredited nurse training practice, with a team of 3 RVNs and 1 SVN.

I enjoy all aspects of small animal work, but I am particularly interested in internal medicine, ECC, and cardiology, while Matt enjoys soft-tissue surgeries, including BOAS and hiatal hernias. We\u2019re both currently working towards our ECC certificates. Matt also loves mentoring and even took a break from clinical work to complete his teaching degree. His support has been invaluable to Grace, who joined us as a new graduate in 2025, and to Beth, who joined the team after graduating in December. We also have regular visits from an orthopaedic surgeon to perform any fracture repairs or cruciate surgeries in-house.

"Here at Bramble and Bear, we see a large, varied caseload in an idyllic setting. We are well-equipped for a variety of emergency and critical care cases, and as a team, we strive to give the best possible patient and client care. We enrol new clients and patients daily, and no two days are ever the same."

"The team enjoys a challenge, but also has a laugh along the way. I have been with Bramble and Bear since its establishment, and can't see myself in any other workplace. We are complimented on our professional and personal touches, and this is what makes us truly stand out as a lovely place to work." Anna, Head RVN

"I really enjoy working at Bramble and Bear as we see such a varied caseload, no two days are ever the same! The team is super supportive, and we are such a little family. I also love that Hannah and Matt always listen to new ideas the team puts forward and are willing to change things for the better, where possible. We are also always adapting to achieve gold standard care, which is so important for patient wellbeing." Grace RVN

"I enjoy working at Bramble and Bear as there is always something new to learn here. They see a large variety of cases, which keeps each day different, and everyone in the team gets to be involved. The team are very welcoming, and we all get on like a little family. The values that Hannah and Matt have created for Bramble and Bear shine through every day to make the practice open to everyone and to uphold really high standards." Tegan VCA

About the Role

We are looking for an RVN to join our growing team. This is a practice where nurses are encouraged to fully use all their skills, from hands-on inpatient care and anaesthesia to running comprehensive nurse clinics. We’re passionate about supporting your professional growth and giving you the freedom to follow your interests, whether that’s pursuing a certificate or getting involved in rehabilitation. If you’re looking for a role where you can really nurse and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

The rota is a 4-day week, working either a 7.30 am 4.30 pm or 11 am 8. 30 pmshift. We provide our own out-of-hours service, shared on a 1-in-3 weekend and one weeknight on-call basis. The weekend will include your Saturday shift (9-12), which is reserved for non-routine or urgent cases only.

Thanks to our free daytime consultations, out-of-hours work is typically very manageable shadowing calls etc. entattend the practice if needed.

Outside of Work

We\'re a friendly bunch who love getting together outside work to catch up and unwind. Whether it\u2019s enjoying a well-deserved drink at the local pub, exploring the great outdoors with our canine crew (feel free to borrow one of ours!), or celebrating the festive season with our annual Christmas party. As our team grows, we look forward to even more social events and creating lasting memories together.

The Staffordshire Moorlands are perfect for walking and cycling, and you can enjoy incredible views from the nearby craggy rocks of the Roaches, which overlook Leek and Tittesworth Reservoir, where you can go sailing or kayaking. Stoke-on-Trent is one of the greenest cities in the UK, with many green spaces and parks, including Westport Lake and Park Hall Country Park. There are excellent transport links, with Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham easily reached in an hour, and, for thrill-seekers, Alton Towers is just 20 minutes away.

We Offer

• A salary of £28,000 to £34,000, depending on experience
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Uncapped CPD budget, with certificates supported and funded
• Professional fees paid for RCVS & VDS
• Bupa private healthcare

If you want to be part of our exciting adventure and build a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you. Give us a call for an informal chat, or apply now