Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Lincoln seeks a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a modern hospital with a supportive team. You will have an opportunity to engage in various veterinary tasks while enjoying flexible working hours and numerous benefits. The role involves using advanced equipment and contributing to the welfare of animals through excellent care.

Benefits

Extended annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in mixed veterinary practice preferred.
• Flexible and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse clinics and provide compassionate inpatient care.
• Assist with surgical procedures and monitor anaesthesia.
• Support vets with medical and surgical cases.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Anaesthesia monitoring

Diagnostic imaging

Lab work

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound equipment

Endoscope

Job description

Are you a passionate RVN looking to join a supportive, skilled team in a modern veterinary hospital?

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at our practice, your key responsibilities will include running nurse clinics, providing compassionate inpatient care, assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring anaesthesia, performing diagnostic imaging, and supporting the vets with medical and surgical cases. You’ll also be involved in lab work, client communication and education, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring the smooth daily operation of the practice.

Want to know more about us?

Park View Veterinary Hospital is an accredited Small Animal Veterinary Hospital and boasts a team of 5.5 experienced vets, including specialists with medical and surgical certificates, supported by 9 dedicated RVNs and 7 receptionists who provide fantastic support. We are based in the beautiful university city of Lincoln with good transport connections to London, a vibrant nightlife, beautiful outdoors, being close to the coast and having excellent schools plus low cost of living makes Lincoln an ideal area if you are considering relocation and to maintain a good work life balance.

Our hospital has many facilities/equipment such as:

*Dedicated dog, cat and exotic wards, two theatres and an on-site laboratory.

*Digital X-ray suite, Bucky table and grid.

*Dedicated dental theatre, dental radiography.

*Mylab ultrasound with abdominal and a cardiac probe,

*Laparoscopic equipment, endoscope and bronchoscope.

*A range of orthopaedic kit, electrocautery and cryotherapy.

Team Culture & Benefits:

We believe in fostering a supportive, enjoyable working environment:

* Monthly team and practice meetings to encourage communication and growth

* Regular “lunch & learn” sessions for ongoing education

* Nespresso machine always on and fresh fruit delivered every Monday

* Cake Fridays to keep the team spirit sweet!

Flexible Rotas for Better Work-Life Balance

This full-time RVN position offers flexible working hours, allowing you to choose between a four- or five-day workweek. The role includes working two Saturday mornings on a rotating basis, with a Friday off in return. You’ll be part of a nursing team operating a mixed rota and will occasionally cover shifts at our branch practice in Witham St Hughs. There may also be occasional sole charge duties as part of the role.

Because our employee’s 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

* 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 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

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 £30,000 DOE