Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in West Yorkshire is looking for a committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to work part-time, focusing on outstanding patient care. This role includes general nursing duties, diagnostic work, and client education, offering a supportive work environment with numerous benefits including private medical insurance and CPD allowances.

Qualifications

• Maintains valid RCVS registration.
• Welcomes newly qualified nurses.

Responsibilities

• General nursing duties including patient care and assisting in surgery.
• Performing diagnostic imaging and lab work.
• Conducting nurse clinics and providing client education.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Valid RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse

Experience in small animal practice

Job description

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal at IVC Evidensia. We are looking for a committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis with a focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• General nursing duties, including patient care, anaesthesia, and assisting in surgery
• Performing diagnostic imaging, lab work, and radiography
• Providing exceptional nursing care to inpatients, including monitoring during anaesthesia and recovery
• Conducting nurse clinics and providing client education
• Assisting with procedures, routine consultations, and theatre duties

Support the Growth of Richmond House. We are a dual-site practice with potential for development and investment in technology and facilities. This role will primarily be based at Richmond House Vets with occasional cover and weekend work at Gatehouse Vets.

Skills & Qualifications

• Valid RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Experience in small animal practice (newly qualified nurses are welcome)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team
• Proactive, enthusiastic attitude towards nursing and patient care

Working Hours

This is a part-time role requiring 15 hours per week, preferably three 5-hour shifts from 3:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. A 1 in 4 Saturday rota at Gatehouse Vets is required. There are no out-of-hours duties.

Benefits & Perks

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave and additional birthday entitlement
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Non-accidental injury support
• CPD allowance and certificate support
• Learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

£0 - £0 a year
Up to £28,000 per annum pro-rata

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Veterinary Services