Registered Veterinary Nurse - Consults

British Veterinary Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time, consult-only role. You will provide exceptional nursing care and support clients across their branches. The role offers flexibility with a focus on work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary nurse is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to patients.
• Support clients with their veterinary needs.
• Engage with patients and their owners.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

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.

Your Next Role

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, allowing you to engage closely with our patients and their owners while utilising your clinical skills in a varied and rewarding environment.

About Gatehouse

Gatehouse Vets is a fantastic three-site group offering excellent 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. Ideally, shifts will run from 3pm to 7pm, with some flexibility on days worked. Please note, Friday evenings are a required part of the schedule. Optional Saturday morning shifts are also available.

Listen to what our team have to say about life at Gatehouse

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Because our employee\'s matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from (please note some benefits will be subject to a pro-rata amount) -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate Support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• BVNA Fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100\'s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care