Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the veterinary field seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. This role provides opportunities to enhance clinical skills within a progressive environment, featuring structured hours and a focus on work-life balance, alongside attractive perks and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Access to Vetlexicon

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong anaesthesia skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and enthusiasm for patient care.
• Experience in specialist clinics or preventative healthcare is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Rotating through local practices to maintain general nursing skills.
• Assisting in First Opinion Prep and Theatre to build surgical experience.
• Delivering high standards of patient care and client service.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Organisational Skills

Patient Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career in a supportive, progressive environment? Myerscough Veterinary Group is looking for a dedicated RVN to join our talented team.

We are proud to offer more than just a job – we provide a workplace where your growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance truly matter.

The RVN role at Myerscough is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a busy, rewarding and supportive environment. You’ll have the chance to rotate through our network of 11 local practices, helping you maintain your general nursing skills, while also spending time each week in First Opinion Prep and Theatre to build on your surgical experience. We are passionate about helping our nurses grow, and this role offers a wide variety of day-to-day experiences that are both interesting and professionally fulfilling.

Leading Care, Compassion, and Community

Located in the beautiful Ribble Valley, our Clayton Le Dale hospital is a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited training practice. With four consulting rooms and multiple operating theatres, our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, and dental radiography. We provide both routine and advanced care, offering primary services as well as a specialist-led referral service in areas such as surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, and emergency and critical care.

At Myerscough, we’re committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care and client service. We adhere to structured working hours, ensure that staff are not contacted during their time off, and schedule consultations to finish well before your end-of-day — giving you the time you need for admin tasks, follow-ups, and to leave on time.

Our Team: Expertise Meets Passion

Across our 10 sites, we’re proud of our 17-vet strong team and the talented RVNs, SVNs, ACAs and client care advisors who keep our practices running smoothly. Enthusiasm, teamwork, and clinical excellence are the cornerstones of what we do.

We also have a dedicated clinic nurse team running a variety of nurse-led services – including weight management, new pet consultations, and wellness clinics – from Monday to Saturday in our dedicated consulting rooms.

Working Hours

This full-time role offers 40 hours across four days per week, with just one in four Saturdays (8:00 am – 3:30 pm). There are no out-of-hours requirements, as we work closely with VetsNow to ensure our team can enjoy their evenings and weekends fully. We understand that everyone has different needs at different stages of their life, so we offer flexibility with rotas that can accommodate school runs, holiday schedules, and personal commitments.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong anaesthesia skills and a good understanding of nurse clinics. Excellent organisational skills and a genuine enthusiasm for patient care are essential. If you have experience or interest in specialist clinics, preventative healthcare, nutrition or stock management, that’s a real bonus. A driving licence would also be beneficial, as occasional travel between sites may be required.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a team that is truly passionate about what they do.

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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD 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
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Myerscough Veterinary Group, Clayton Le Dale

Myerscough House, Longsight Road, Blackburn, BB2 7JA, 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.