Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Ark House Vets; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Leighton Buzzard seeks a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse for a part-time role. Join a supportive team that values empathy and teamwork, providing excellent care to clients and patients. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous leave and CPD support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic RVN with great people skills.
• Team player who communicates well and brings empathy.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of nursing duties, from inpatient care to supporting consultations.
• Collaborate with a supportive team valuing gold standard care.

Skills

People Skills

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to join a genuinely supportive and friendly team? Ark House Vets are looking for a caring and enthusiastic RVN to join us on a part-time basis for approximately 25 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (until 1pm). There are no OOH requirements.

This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and values gold standard care for clients and patients alike. You’ll be working across a variety of nursing duties, from inpatient care to supporting consultations, and your contribution will be genuinely valued by our team.

What Makes Ark House Vets Different

We’re a proudly independent-feel, single-site practice located on the beautiful Beds/Bucks border. While we know there’s no such thing as a perfect job, we’ve created a place that comes close - one where support, empathy, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

With 6 experienced Vets, 9 brilliant RVNs, and 5 exceptional Front of House staff, our team is built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re an RCVS-accredited, nurse training practice, and we have 3 trained Mental Health First Aiders on site to ensure everyone feels supported.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to welcome someone with great people skills, a good sense of humour, and a drive to make a difference. You’ll be a team player who communicates well, brings empathy to every interaction, and enjoys sharing ideas to help our practice grow.

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 up to £33,000 FTE DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

*Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

*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 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

Up to £33,000 FTE DOE