Registered Veterinary Nurse - Consults

Gatehouse Veterinary Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bradford is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This part-time role focuses on providing nursing care and client support in a consult-only capacity, working across two branches. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and a passion for animal welfare, alongside a supportive work environment that encourages professional development. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave including birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or equivalent qualification relevant to veterinary nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and client support in a consult-only capacity.
• Work across both branches during regular hours to engage with patients and owners.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client support

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Gatehouse Vets is excited to welcome a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at the Allerton and Bingley branches. This is a dedicated consult-only position, providing the opportunity to focus on delivering exceptional nursing care and client support. You will work across both branches during regular working hours, engaging closely with our patients and their owners while utilising your clinical skills in a varied and rewarding environment.

About Gatehouse

Gatehouse Vets is a three-site group offering facilities including digital X-ray, in-house lab equipment, dental X-ray, an operating theatre, dedicated cat ward, and dog kennels. As a training practice, all our surgeries are part of the Practice Standards Scheme, consistently achieving outstanding awards. We actively encourage further development and provide support for additional qualifications.

Working Hours

This is a part-time role offering between 20 and 29 hours per week. Hours will be spread across 4 to 5 days, with a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours weekly. Shifts are ideally 3pm to 7pm, with some flexibility on days worked. Friday evenings are a required part of the schedule. Optional Saturday morning shifts are available.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and client support in a consult-only capacity. Work across both branches during regular hours to engage with patients and owners and apply clinical skills in a varied environment.

Qualifications

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or equivalent qualification relevant to veterinary nursing.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (up to £31,000 FTE per annum, pro-rata for part-time)
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support
• CPD allowance (£550) with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate Support and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy
• VDS cover, RCVS fees, BVNA fees
• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
• Pension: 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care