Registered Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time) - FTC

Inspiring Vet Care; Wirksworth CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work scheme

RCVS & VDS fees covered

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Wirksworth is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Practice on a part-time, 7-month fixed-term contract.

You’ll deliver nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload, support surgical procedures and nurse consultations, and contribute to client education.

Based at our Wirksworth branch, you’ll work closely with veterinary surgeons in a supportive team to maintain high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Good communication and organisational skills; proactive learner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Provide inpatient care and support patient recovery.
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Job description

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 McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Practice in Wirksworth on a part-time, 7-month fixed-term contract.

McMurtry & Harding Veterinary Practice is a supportive first opinion practice, where our team is committed to delivering high standards of patient and client care. This is a great opportunity for an RVN who enjoys variety, teamwork and being part of the day-to-day running of a busy clinical environment.

Based at our Wirksworth branch, you’ll work closely with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, supporting patients throughout their clinical journey while helping to provide a friendly and professional experience for clients.

Practice Highlights

• Part-time RVN role based at our Wirksworth branch
• Supportive first opinion practice environment
• Varied nursing role across patient care, theatre and nurse consultations
• Opportunity to work closely with veterinary surgeons and wider practice colleagues
• Schedule 3 procedures encouraged

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

• 30 hours per week
• Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am-7pm
• 7.5 hours per day
• 7-month fixed-term contract

General Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education

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

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• 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

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• 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
• Pension scheme
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £22,500 DOE