Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Nantwich, where your contributions are valued. This full-time role offers flexible hours, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while working in a charming market town with excellent transport links.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

£550 CPD allowance

VDS cover

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with hands-on patient care experience.
• Experience in medical and surgical nursing, anaesthesia, and nurse consultations.

Responsibilities

• Work across medical and surgical nursing, anaesthesia, and nurse consultations.
• Participate in limited out-of-hours duties and weekend on-call.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Anaesthesia

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career with a team that genuinely values your input? At Leonard Brothers Vets, we’re looking for a dedicated RVN to join our friendly, experienced team in a permanent, full-time position.

A Varied and Fulfilling Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse who enjoys being hands-on and actively involved in patient care. You’ll work across medical and surgical nursing, anaesthesia, and nurse consultations. Our nursing team is well supported and truly utilised by the vets, with plenty of scope to get involved in exciting and interesting cases.

We do a limited amount of Out of Hours, with the following commitment: approximately 4 weekends on call per year, 1 evening on call per month (6:30pm–9pm), and 7 Saturdays per year (half day).

Flexible Hours to Suit You

This is a full-time role of 35.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm. Our team recognises the importance of work-life balance, and we’re happy to discuss working patterns that fit your lifestyle.

A Culture of Growth and Team Spirit

We’re proud to be a modern, well-equipped training practice with a brilliant and supportive team across three branches. You’ll be joining 14 vets and a strong nursing and support team who value collaboration, development, and providing outstanding care.

We have certificate holders in cardiology, medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, and diploma holders in anaesthesia. This means you’ll have access to fantastic mentorship and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Nantwich is a charming market town with great connections via the M6 and Crewe railway station. Whether you’re craving nature, cities or coastlines, you’re only 1.5 hours from the Peak District, Lake District, North Wales or even London by train.

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 £29,500 pro rata DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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

Leonard Brothers Vets, Nantwich

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.