Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary on experience

Holiday allowance

RCVS fees

VDS cover

Pension scheme

Pet discounts

Job summary

Vets4Pets Ilkeston is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team. The role is part-time (20–25 hours per week) with 1 in 5 Saturdays (9:00–16:00) and no out-of-hours requirements, ensuring a good work-life balance.

Our practice is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab and a theatre suite, and we are ISFM and RWAF accredited, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with current registration.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work in a part-time role and engage with the business side of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily running of the practice to maintain high standards of care.
• Provide clinical nursing support to patients and owners.
• Contribute to team learning and maintaining high care standards.

Skills

RVN

Communication

Organised

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

At Vets4Pets Ilkeston, we're more than just a veterinary practice—we're a close-knit team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our patients and their owners and we now have an excellent opportunity for an RVN to come and join us!

About us

Established in March 2015, our RCVS accredited standalone practice is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray, in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, a theatre suite, and separate dog, cat, and isolation wards. We're proud to be a silver ISFM practice and RWAF accredited, continuously striving to offer the highest standards of care. You’ll be joining our friendly team which consists of 4 Vets, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 4 Client Care Advisors

About you

You will help with the daily running of the practice to ensure a high standard care for Patients and Clients. Nurses are the heart of our practice and perform an integral clinical role in caring for our patients. You’ll have great communication and organisation skills and take pride in working to a high standard. You will have an interest in and want to learn about, the practice as a business, as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals. They key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the Veterinary Nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care.

Here at Ilkeston Vets for Pets we encourage all of our colleagues to be their best and achieve their careers goals. We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Nurse who is eager to contribute to our high standards of care. Whether you're an experienced nurse or early in your career, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning!

About the role

This is a part time role working 20 to 25 hours a week with only 1 in 5 Saturday’s 9-4 and no OOH ensuring an great work/life balance.

What we can offer you

By joining us you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing superb standards of client and animal care. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes;

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Increasing holiday allowance with years of service.
• RCVS fees paid
• VDS cover
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and the Vet Group.

Location: DE7 8DG

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!