Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

IVC Evidensia Group; Thornton; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate Nurse Programme

Nurse Academy

Career progression

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance £550 + 24hrs

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Moy Vets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse on a fixed-term 12-month contract. Join a thriving nursing team with dedicated inpatient night support and nurse-led clinics, within a modern practice network.

You will work 35.5 hours per week, typically 3 days or 4 days, with weekend mornings and an on-call rota. The role offers development through Nurse Academy and Graduate Programme, in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consults and run daily nurse clinics.
• Inpatient care and theatre work.
• Schedule 3 procedures and patient care support.

Skills

RCVS registration

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Proactive learning

Education

RVN qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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 Moy Vets on a part-time 12 month contract.

Join a thriving nursing team of 15 RVNs and 5 ACAs, many holding certificates or working towards advanced qualifications. You'll collaborate closely with a veterinary team of 8 and a supportive crew of 16. We truly value nursing expertise and offer established nurse clinics, opportunities for further development, nurse-led dental staging, laser therapy, and exciting plans to expand nurse-led Schedule 3 operations days.

Our in-house out-of-hours service and dedicated inpatient night nurse team mean you're part of a practice that handles a wide range of emergency cases with confidence.

Moy Vets combines a friendly, multicultural atmosphere with cutting-edge facilities including, digital radiography, a dental suite, multiple surgical theatres, Idexx lab equipment, ultrasound, endoscopy, laser therapy, and advanced monitoring tech.

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

• 35.5 hours per week
• Typically working 3 days per week, or 4 days if that fits your lifestyle better
• Weekend rota featuring Saturday and Sunday morning shifts
• On-call rota until 7pm, with retainer and call-out fees paid in addition to your salary

General Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• You'll get to run your own daily nurse clinics, with special interests warmly welcomed and encouraged.
• Inpatient care
• Theatre work
• Schedule 3 procedures

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

• 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
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary 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.

Moy Vets, Norcross Lane

Norcross Lane, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 3FT, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.