Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave added to holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Cycl e to Work scheme

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mill House Vet Surgery & Hospital in King's Lynn is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a 40-hour-per-week, full-time team. Shifts are Mon-Fri 8:00–19:00 with 1 in 6 Saturdays, 8:00–12:30 or 8:30–13:00, and no out-of-hours or on-call duties.

You’ll work across first opinion and referral cases, with CT, ultrasound, and imaging support in a collaborative hospital setting. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to dedicated training facilities, nurse academy

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive learning and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Consulting
• Theatre work
• Inpatient care
• Opportunities to do schedule 3
• Supporting with diagnostic imaging including CT and lab work

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 Mill House Vet Surgery & Hospital on a full-time basis.

Mill House is a small animal first opinion and referral hospital offering 24-hour hospitalisation and advanced emergency care with VetsNow. We’re proud to have achieved Outstanding in all six areas of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme, alongside being a two-time Practice of the Year.

Our high-specification facilities include CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy and multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring. We’re also a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic, with separate cat wards and waiting areas, and a Silver Standard Rabbit Friendly Clinic.

We have an experienced, supportive team with a strong focus on training and development, including supporting students and new graduates. Our nurses also benefit from their own dedicated consulting rooms and comprehensive training facilities.

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.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Working Monday to Friday with shifts between 8:00am-7:00pm
• 1 in 6 Saturdays working either 8:00am-12:30pm, or 8:30am-1:00pm
• No OOH or On-call

General Responsibilities

• Consulting
• Theatre work
• Inpatient care
• Opportunities to do schedule 3
• Supporting with diagnostic imaging including using our CT Scanner and lab work

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
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: 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
• 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 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary careVoluntary 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £32,240 per annum DOE