Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Moy Vets, Norcross Lane; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Lancashire is seeking a qualified veterinary nurse to join a passionate team. The role involves delivering general nursing care, running daily nurse clinics, and collaborating with a dedicated veterinary team. Candidates should have experience in veterinary nursing and a commitment to professional development. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and various benefits including generous leave and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave and birthday leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing required.
• Ability to run nurse clinics and support patients.
• Collaboration with a veterinary team needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general nursing care across various duties.
• Run daily nurse clinics.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide care.
• Engage in professional development.

Skills

General nursing care

Consulting

Theatre skills

Patient support

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Imagine being part of a passionate, supportive team working across two state-of-the-art sites near the Fylde Coast in Lancashire at Norcross Lane (Thornton) and Hambleton. Moy Vets offers a varied environment with opportunities to work across consulting, inpatient care, theatre, dentals, and Schedule 3 procedures. You’ll also run your own daily nurse clinics, with special interests welcomed and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general nursing care across clinical duties, including consulting, inpatient care, theatre, dentals, and Schedule 3 procedures.
• Run daily nurse clinics and support patients with specialist interests as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a nursing team and veterinary colleagues to provide high-quality care.
• Contribute to nurse-led initiatives such as dental staging, K-laser therapy, and planned nurse-led Schedule 3 operation days.
• Be part of a practice with an in-house out-of-hours service and dedicated inpatient night nurse team for emergency cases.
• Engage with an expanding service offering and participate in ongoing professional development.

Team and Facilities

Join a nursing team of 14 RVNs and 5 ACAs, working alongside a veterinary team of 10 and a supportive crew of 15. The practice features modern facilities including digital radiography, a dental suite, multiple surgical theatres, Idexx lab equipment, ultrasound, endoscopy, K-laser therapy, and advanced monitoring technology.

Work Schedule

Full-time options include a 40-hour week typically arranged over four days, with a rotating day off or a fixed day off if preferred. Weekend rota is 1-in-6, with brief Saturday and Sunday morning shifts plus on-call duties until 7pm, with retainer and call-out fees paid in addition to salary. Part-time and flexible arrangements are welcome. The recent expansion provides dedicated nursing coverage for out-of-hours shifts during weeknights and weekends, so you will not be required to undertake these duties.

Benefits

• Work-life balance and competitive salary (up to £30,000 per annum DOE)
• 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional leave for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support
• CPD allowance (£550) + 24 hours paid
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon and opportunities for research funding
• Infection prevention and control programme and Quality Improvement Programme
• VDS cover and RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
• Pension scheme and discounted staff pet care