Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary pro rata £28k+

5.6 weeks holiday

Birthday Holiday

Health care (AXA) & Cycle to work

Relocation package

Visa sponsorship

Paid memberships (BVA, RCVS, VDS)

CPD allowance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Vets for Pets in York is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team. You will deliver high‑quality nursing care, support client communication, and work within a collaborative practice that values wellbeing and development.

We welcome proactive nurses who want to utilise their full skillset in a busy, supportive environment with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with proven nursing skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic team player committed to high standards.
• Strong customer service mindset and animal welfare focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care to patients.
• Contribute to a progressive, fast-paced first opinion practice.
• Utilise full nursing skillset daily and support clients.

Skills

RVN

Team player

Client care

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Are you looking to join a practice that is passionate about supporting colleagues to achieve their career goals whilst also supporting their well-being? We’ve got an amazing opportunity for a qualified nurse to join our York team, where you’ll be delivering outstanding care to the highest standard.

• No OOH, Sundays or Bank Holidays
• Paid lunch breaks
• RCVS-accredited and Veterinary Nurse Training Practice
• Excellent opportunities for career development and further training
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Strong focus on colleague wellbeing and work-life balance
• Work alongside certificate holders in Dermatology and Imaging
• Interests across the team including Nutrition and Feline Medicine
• Encouraged to utilise your full nursing skillset every day

About us:

We're a welcoming team of 6 vets, 7 RVNs, an SVN, a VCA and an experienced client care team, all encouraged to make the most of their skills and expertise.

Colleague wellbeing is at the heart of our practice. From allocated admin time and a thoughtful diary structure to a wellbeing support, social events, Mental Health First Aiders, and regular team meetings, we strive to create a positive and supportive workplace.

As an RCVS-accredited practice with Bronze ISFM accreditation, we're passionate about providing excellent patient care while supporting our colleagues' professional development. Our loyal client base and access to visiting specialists allow us to manage a varied and rewarding caseload in-house. We also welcome peripatetic orthopaedic surgeons, ultra-sonographers and cardiologists giving us continuity in practice too. We also support lots of local community events including school visits, brownies and cubs helping to cement our local reputation.

About you and the role:

This is a Full Time position working approximately 40 hours per week (8am to 7pm). However, we understand the importance of a healthy work life balance so if you have any specific requirements, please do reach out. There will be Saturdays (9-5) included on a 1 in 3 rota basis.

Nurses are the heart of our practice and perform an integral clinical role in caring for our patients. We’re looking for a proactive, enthusiastic team player who is keen to work in a progressive, fast paced first opinion practice, with high clinical standards. The key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the veterinary nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care.

You’ll have good general nursing experience and great customer service skills, be cheerful, down-to-earth and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in animal welfare. Our team of RVNs are able to utilise their full range of skills and we actively encourage all our colleagues to develop their individual areas of clinical interests.

Whether you’re a newly qualified RVN looking for your first role in a practice you can really learn and thrive, or an experienced nurse ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll support you every step of the way.

Benefits

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

• Competitive starting salary from £28,000 pro rata, depending on experience
• 5.6 weeks holiday (increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years service)
• Birthday Holiday
• Access to AXA healthcare and Cycle to work
• Relocation package (where applicable)
• Visa sponsorship
• Paid memberships (BVA, RCVS and VDS)
• Generous CPD allowance
• Exclusive discounts across the ‘Pets’ group and a wide selection of high street retailers via our reward hub

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!