Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Blue House Veterinary Centre; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in England is seeking a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. In this role, you will engage in clinical duties such as anaesthesia monitoring, patient care, and consulting in a supportive environment. With a flexible working pattern and a commitment to professional development, this position also offers a salary of up to £31,000 depending on experience. The practice promotes a healthy work-life balance and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £550

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and registered veterinary nurse.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Genuine interest in patient care and case discussions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthesia and provide patient care.
• Conduct laboratory work and imaging.
• Manage nurse clinics and patient consultations.

Skills

Confidence in general nursing

Effective communication

Compassionate patient care

Commitment to professional development

Education

Qualified and registered veterinary nurse

Job description

Overview

Blue House Vets is seeking a qualified and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our award-winning, forward-thinking practice in Biddulph, Staffordshire.

Responsibilities

• As an RVN, you will be encouraged to fully utilise your nursing skills and be involved in a wide range of clinical duties including anaesthesia monitoring, patient care, laboratory work, imaging, nurse clinics, and consulting. You will not be required to cover reception duties or administrative tasks such as insurance claims; your time and expertise will be focused entirely on nursing.
• We offer a dedicated nurse consulting room, and our diary is structured to allow for realistic caseloads and same-day emergencies, reducing stress and supporting smooth workflows.

Working hours

This role offers complete flexibility, with working patterns available between 28 to 40 hours per week over 3, 4, or 5 days. All patterns must include some later finishes (6:00pm or 7:00pm) and one in three Saturday mornings. There are no out-of-hours or night shift requirements, with emergency care covered by Vets Now.

Skills and qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered veterinary nurse with confidence in all areas of general nursing.
• You will be a clear and effective communicator, capable of working both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• A compassionate and professional approach to patient care is essential, as is a genuine interest in contributing to case discussions and the ongoing development of the practice.
• A commitment to continuous professional development is strongly encouraged and supported. Applications from newly qualified nurses are warmly welcomed, with full support provided to help you grow into the role.

Your New Team

Blue House Vets is a well-established, single-site, 100% small animal practice based in Biddulph, on the Staffordshire/South Cheshire border. Our experienced team includes eight veterinary surgeons, five RVNs, one SVN, and six award-winning receptionists, supported by visiting specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasound, as well as an in-house acupuncture service.

Facilities

We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of patient and client care in a modern, purpose-designed environment that prioritises the wellbeing of both our patients and our team. Our facilities include eight consulting rooms, two fully equipped theatres plus a dedicated dental theatre, a private end-of-life room, and separate cat and dog wards (we are a Cat Friendly Clinic with Silver accreditation), as well as an isolation ward. We are fully equipped with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, tonometry, suction, cautery, and an in-house laboratory. Our team benefits from a clinical office for focused work, two fully equipped staff rooms, and a private practice garden, all designed to support a healthy work-life balance. We actively promote staff wellbeing, with flexible breaks, dedicated rest areas, and a supportive, respectful workplace culture.

Benefits and development

Because our people matter

• 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; Certificate support; Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; Access to Vetlexicon; All 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 with employer contribution; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (where eligible); Voluntary benefits; Discounts/cashback with retailers; Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
• Salary up to £31,000 DOE