Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Priory Vets (Bridlington and Driffield); Bridlington; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Bridlington is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse. In this role, you will assist with surgical procedures, promote dental care, and provide consultations. We offer a supportive team environment, competitive salary up to £30,000 pro-rata, and various employee benefits including private medical insurance and a generous annual leave policy. This position allows for excellent work-life balance, with no out-of-hours duties required.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance and paid leave

Company pension scheme

Voluntary benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a motivated and confident RVN.
• Excellent client care skills required.
• Experience in multi-faceted clinical tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and provide health consultations.
• Promote dental care and general veterinary practices.
• Support the veterinary team in clinical tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Patient welfare prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Your New Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play an essential role in supporting our veterinary team in a range of clinical tasks, including assisting with various surgical procedures, promoting dental care, and providing consultations for health checks and general care.

About Us

We have 3 sites, and each site offers superb equipment and facilities, including ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, well‑equipped laboratories and a high standard of inpatient care equipment. We enjoy long standing relationships with our loyal client base and continuity of care is of great importance to the overall service we provide. We are very proud to support local charities and rescue centres, and having been established for over 70 years, we have developed meaningful relationships within our local communities.

We have a strong team ethic, and we support each other in achieving great patient care, great client care and a great day for all at work. Although there’s no obligation, we do enjoy each other’s company outside of work and there’s a lovely social element to the practice too.

We’re based in a beautiful area of the UK – the East Riding of Yorkshire. The East Coast, North York Moors, Dalby Forest, Yorkshire Wolds and Howardian Hills are on our doorstep, which include famous walking trails such as The Cleveland Way. Quaint villages, countryside and coastal path walks come as standard. We are also close to the historic city of York, and there’s easy access to Harrogate, Leeds and the Yorkshire Dales.

About You

We’re seeking a motivated, compassionate, and confident RVN who prioritises patient welfare and client care.

Working Hours

We are currently offering a part‑time role working between 24‑30 hours per week Monday to Friday. There will also be 1 in 4 Saturday Mornings. With no out‑of‑hours duties and rotas planned well in advance, we provide an excellent work‑life balance.

Because our people 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:

• Work‑life balance
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing
  • 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
• Colleague Benefits
  • 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

Up to £30,000 per annum pro‑rata DOE