Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

White Cross Vets; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Redcar is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. The role offers a flexible schedule, with no out-of-hours duties, and emphasizes well-being and professional development. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for animal care, and competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

£550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Nursing experience preferred, but new nurses with enthusiasm are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care and experience for clients.
• Participate in a flexible work schedule without out-of-hours duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate and professional demeanor

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our wonderful team at our friendly small animal practice in Redcar, North Yorkshire.

Why White Cross?

At White Cross Vets we pride ourselves on being a practice that genuinely looks after its people. We are proud to be SPVS Wellbeing Award Winners (2017 & 2018) and a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For for six consecutive years. Our culture is supportive, positive and built around helping our team thrive, both professionally and personally.

To support wellbeing, we also run a monthly rota’d wellbeing session, giving every team member protected time to step outside for a walk or take part in in-clinic activities such as yoga or games - whatever helps you reset and recharge.

About the Redcar Team

You’ll be joining a growing, engaged and friendly team with a fantastic and varied caseload. Our veterinary team consists of five wonderful vets, including highly experienced certificate holders with interests across surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and dentistry. They’re enthusiastic mentors who enjoy encouraging development at every level.

Our nursing team is made up of eight highly skilled and supportive RVNs working across full and part-time roles, along with two fantastic VCAs. We’re passionate about nurse progression and already have nurses who have achieved advanced qualifications in internal medicine and surgical nursing, as well as team members who confidently carry out Schedule 3 procedures daily. Our Clinical Lead Nurse supports high standards throughout the practice, and we hold regular clinical meetings for team learning, reflection and case discussions.

We’re well equipped too, with a full in-house laboratory, microscopy, ultrasonography (including a brand-new ultrasound machine), ECG, endoscopy availability and dental X-ray. We practice evidence-based medicine and are proud to hold ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic and Dogs Trust Dog Friendly Clinic awards.

You’ll also be working alongside our Clinical Director, Louisa, who many know as ‘Louisa_the_Vet’ on social media, where she shares a glimpse into daily life at White Cross Redcar.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a fun, compassionate and professional RVN who shares our values of quality, integrity, responsibility and growth. You should be a strong communicator and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, delivering excellent clinical care and a fantastic experience for our clients and their pets. While experience is preferred due to our varied workload, we are very happy to support a new or recently qualified nurse with the right attitude and enthusiasm.

Working Hours

This is a flexible role with weekday hours between 08:30-19:00, along with participation in our 1:6 Saturday rota (8:30-12:30). There are no out-of-hours duties, allowing you to enjoy an excellent work-life balance.

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, you will benefit from the following:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• 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 per annum DOE