Registered Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused veterinary practice in Northampton is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their supportive team. The role includes hands-on nursing, running clinics for health checks and vaccinations, and opportunities for skill development. Competitive salary up to £31,000 plus benefits including annual leave, CPD allowance, and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday paid day off

£550 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Staff pet care discounts

Access to rewards platform

Qualifications

• Confident and enthusiastic RVN looking to develop skills.
• Ability to run independent clinics for health checks and vaccinations.
• Experience in inpatient care and supporting imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care in all areas of practice life.
• Run own clinics for vaccinations and health checks.
• Monitor anaesthetics and assist with imaging and lab work.

Skills

Hands-on nursing skills

Client communication

Anaesthesia monitoring

Experience with in-house lab work

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a confident, enthusiastic RVN looking for a role where your skills are valued and your ideas supported? At Rhodes Vets we're proud of our welcoming, close-knit team and we're looking for another passionate nurse to join us. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• No out-of-hours - enjoy your evenings and weekends
• Up to £31,000 DOE (FTE) plus paid Saturday mornings (1 in 4)
• Flexibility - full or part-time considered
• Dedicated nurse consult room to run your own clinics
• Opportunity to develop and pursue your own special interests - we'll support you all the way

About the Role

This is a varied nursing role where you'll be hands-on in all areas of practice life. You'll run your own clinics (health checks, vaccinations, weight management, nail clips and more), provide inpatient care, monitor anaesthetics, assist with imaging (digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy) and perform in-house lab work.

We'll encourage you to develop your skills and special interests - one of our RVNs is also a qualified physiotherapist running her own clinics, and we're open to supporting your ideas too.

About Us

Rhodes Vets has been part of the local community for over 60 years, with a loyal client base and some very long-standing staff. You'll mainly be based at our spacious Kingsthorpe practice, a beautiful period building with a dedicated dental suite, large theatre, three consult rooms (including one just for nurses), and separate cat and dog areas. You'll also occasionally support our smaller Far Cotton branch.

Our team is made up of 4 vets, 3 RVNs and 8 support staff. Between us we hold certificates in Small Animal Medicine and Veterinary Imaging. We're proud to be a supportive workplace where everyone's contribution matters.

Location

Kingsthorpe is a lively suburb of Northampton, combining historic charm with great amenities and green spaces. It's well-connected, giving you the best of suburban life with easy access to the town centre and beyond.

The Rota

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (part-time considered)
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8 am - 1 pm, paid in addition)
• No Sundays, no bank holidays, no out-of-hours

Because Our People Matter

Alongside a competitive salary of up to £31,000, you'll receive:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
• Birthday as a paid day off
• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension scheme, private medical insurance and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Staff pet care discounts
• Plus, access to our Pawsome Benefits platform with discounts and rewards