Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Lincoln is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential care for animals, assist with surgeries, and engage in client education while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance with paid leave

Staff pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in running nurse clinics and assisting with surgical procedures.
• Strong communication skills with clients.
• Ability to operate diagnostic and surgical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics and providing patient care.
• Assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
• Maintaining clinical standards and facilitating communication with clients.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Diagnostic imaging

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification

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. Low cost of living makes Lincoln an ideal area if you are considering relocation and want 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 employees 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