Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550 + 24hrs

Job summary

Lockwood Vets - Hednesford is seeking a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, supportive team. The role is part-time, 30 hours per week across three days, with 10-hour shifts from 8:00am to 7:00pm and one in six Saturdays.

You will work alongside a Veterinary Surgeon and four RVNs to deliver high standards of nursing care. The position offers a varied nursing environment with digital radiography, ultrasound, two consulting rooms and a dedicated theatre.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience working in a clinical veterinary setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Good organisational ability and workload management are important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Provide inpatient care and support patient recovery.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Lockwood Vets - Hednesford, Cannock, West Midlands

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 Lockwood Vets, Hednesford on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week across three days.

Lockwood Vets, Hednesford is a well-equipped first opinion veterinary practice with a friendly and supportive clinical team. You'll be working alongside an experienced Veterinary Surgeon and a team of 4 Registered Veterinary Nurses, delivering high standards of patient and client care.

Our practice offers a varied nursing environment, with facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, two consulting rooms and a dedicated theatre. This is a great opportunity for an RVN who enjoys being involved in different aspects of general nursing while working within a close-knit team.

Located in Hednesford, near Cannock, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and easy access to surrounding countryside, including Cannock Chase. The area offers a great balance of local amenities, green spaces and convenient access to Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Practice Highlights

• Friendly and supportive first opinion practice
• Digital radiography and ultrasound facilities
• Two consulting rooms and a dedicated theatre
• Opportunity to work across a varied first opinion caseload

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 role offers the opportunity to use your nursing skills across medical and surgical cases, helping to provide excellent care throughout each patient's journey.

Working Pattern

• Part-time role, 30 hours per week
• Three-day working week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday -
• 10-hour shifts, 8:00am to 7:00pm with 1-hour lunch break
• 1 in 6 Saturdays at Rosewood, 8:30am to 5:00pm

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare

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
• 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.

Lockwood Vets - Hednesford

12 Market Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 1AF, 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.