Registered veterinary nurse

Linnaeus; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

RCVS fees paid

CPD funded

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Linnaeus is seeking an Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the Bay Vets small animal team across Lancaster, Morecambe and Milnthorpe sites. The role reports to Clinical Nursing Manager or Lead Veterinary Nurse and offers the chance to work within four practices near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Salary starts from £27,810 FTE depending on experience. The position supports a busy, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering outstanding patient and client care, CPD and

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with current registration.
• Experience in a small animal team is desirable.
• Willing to work across multiple practices and shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care from admission to discharge.
• Support theatre nursing and medical procedures.
• Assist with diagnostics and client communication across clinics.

Skills

RVN requirement

Organised

Compassionate

Strong communicator

Job description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Reporting to: Clinical Nursing Manager or Lead Veterinary Nurse

Location: Lancaster, Morecambe, Milnthorpe Surgeries, Bay Vets

Salary: From £27,810 per annum FTE depending on experience

Hours: Full time or Part time

About The Role

Bay Vets is looking for 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive small animal team. Our team includes 19 RVNs, 2 SVNS and 4 PCA's , working collaboratively across four practices located close to the beautiful Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RVN who enjoys working as part of a busy, supportive team and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care. We have vacancies for an RVN at our Lancaster, Morecambe & Milnthorpe sites, so please speak to us if you have a location and shift preference. Reporting to the Clinical Nursing Manager or Lead Veterinary Nurse, you will play an important role in maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring patients receive excellent care throughout their time in practice.

Our practices offer a varied first opinion and referral caseload, including orthopaedics, spinal surgery, soft tissue surgery and medicine. With access to an in-house CT scanner, this role provides a great opportunity to develop and expand your nursing skills in a varied and rewarding clinical environment.

You will work closely with the veterinary and nursing teams to support the smooth running of the practice, assisting with patient care from admission through to discharge. The role will involve a mix of responsibilities including inpatient care, theatre nursing, consultations, and supporting diagnostic procedures.

We are looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and a strong communicator, with a proactive approach to teamwork and patient care.

Working Pattern

• Full time or Part time
• Weekend rota: 1 in 4 or 5 weekend days (shared fairly across the team)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• RCVS fees paid
• CPD encouraged and funded, including support to certificate level
• Access to a wide range of internal and external CPD opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Wellness programme, including:
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental health support resources
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Our Commitment to Wellbeing and Inclusion

At Bay Vets, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our team members. We have trained Mental Health First Aiders across our practices and provide access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for all staff.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a workplace culture that is inclusive, supportive and diverse for all our colleagues.