Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse at a small animal hospital in Staffordshire. The role offers a balanced work-life schedule with a variety of responsibilities, including inpatient care and surgeries, in a supportive environment committed to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Up to £30,000 base salary

6.6 weeks annual leave plus birthday leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies and private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme and wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance with paid leave

Membership fee coverage (VDS, RCVS)

Pawsome Benefits discount scheme

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions

Staff pet care discounts

Responsibilities

• Inpatient care, surgeries, nurse consultations, and referral areas.
• Work in a dedicated cat-only clinic.

Job description

Job Opportunity: Registered Veterinary Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our first opinion, small animal hospital and referral practice in the heart of Staffordshire. We are pleased to have recently refurbished our branch surgery, now a dedicated cat-only clinic, and are proud to be an ISFM Accredited Cat Friendly Clinic. We also host Vets Now Emergency, providing out-of-hours care to ensure 24-hour inpatient care at our hospital.

Work Patterns and Lifestyle

We prioritize work-life balance with flexible rota patterns tailored to your lifestyle. A typical full-time role involves a varied 40-hour week split across inpatient care, surgeries, nurse consultations, referral areas, and the cat clinic.

About Us

Lime Trees Veterinary Hospital is a comprehensive first opinion and referral centre equipped with advanced facilities such as separate theatres, digital x-ray, dental theatre, species-specific wards, isolation, K laser, multiparameter monitoring, endoscopes, CT, and laparoscopic surgery. We foster a teaching environment for vet students and student nurses, with 24-hour inpatient care supported by a diverse team from newly qualified to diploma-holding specialists. Located near Stoke-on-Trent, we are close to attractions like Alton Towers and the Peak District, with easy access to cities and countryside.

Our Commitment to Our People

We value our team and invest in their wellbeing and development. Benefits include:

• Up to £30,000 base salary
• 6.6 weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
• £550 CPD allowance with paid leave, certificate support, and access to the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Membership fee coverage (VDS, RCVS)
• Pawsome Benefits discount scheme
• Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• Staff pet care discounts