Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Baildon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Shipley Vets, where you'll provide vital care to animals and support the practice's operations. Enjoy a friendly work environment with a focus on professional growth, competitive salary, and generous employee benefits including CPD funding and well-being initiatives in a charming location.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance and leave

Discounted gym membership

Pension plan (5% Employee/3% Employer)

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse qualified.
• Experience with inpatient care and client communication.
• Ability to assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics and provide compassionate care.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and monitor anaesthesia.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the practice.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Veterinary expertise

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We’re looking for a confident and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to become an essential part of our friendly team at Shipley Vets.

About the Role

In this varied role, you’ll run nurse clinics, provide compassionate inpatient care, assist with lab work, perform diagnostic imaging, monitor anaesthesia, and contribute to the smooth daily running of the practice.

Why Join Us?

At Shipley Vets, we pride ourselves on a supportive and welcoming team culture where everyone works together and enjoys their day-to-day. Our fantastic team includes Vet Surgeons, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs, and Receptionists — truly our greatest asset. We care about wellbeing, with a dedicated mental health first aider always on shift. Plus, we’re committed to your professional growth, offering a generous CPD budget to support your development.

About Our Practice

We provide a broad range of services, from routine and preventative care to complex medical and surgical cases, always striving for the highest standards. We’re also proud to collaborate with a local hedgehog charity, reflecting our commitment to all creatures great and small.

Our modern, well-equipped practice is based in a charming market town, less than a mile from the stunning World Heritage site of Saltaire. Here, you’ll find beautiful parks, unique shops, cozy cafes, and the impressive Salt Mills gallery—perfect for a relaxing break. Plus, excellent travel links to Leeds city centre offer easy access to a vibrant urban setting.

Hear from Our Team

“I joined Shipley Vets shortly after qualifying as an RVN and have been here for over 20 years. From the start, I felt welcomed and supported, and I’ve been able to grow my career here. I’m proud of the high standards of care we provide and how we work together to give our patients the best possible outcomes. The practice has also embraced work-life balance, which has been vital for me as a parent. I look forward to many more happy years with my amazing colleagues.”

Working Hours

This is a part-time position of 23.5 hours per week, working three 7.5-hour shifts between 8:15 am and 7:00 pm (including early and late shifts), plus one Saturday morning shift (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) on a 1-in-4 rota.

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 -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional leave for your birthday
• 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

Additional

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

Shipley and Idle Veterinary Centre, Shipley

91-93 Manor Lane, Shipley, Shipley, BD18 3BS, 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.