Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse

IVC Evidensia UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave plus birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK in East Midlands is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in a state-of-the-art facility. This full-time role involves working collaboratively with a skilled team across various cases, from anaesthesia support to advanced diagnostics. You must be RCVS registered and have at least one year of experience. The position offers up to £32,000 depending on experience, along with extensive benefits including CPD allowance and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration.
• Minimum one year of clinical practice experience.
• Ability to work independently with nursing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across varied cases.
• Assist with surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring.
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery.

Skills

Confidence working independently

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

At least one year of post-registration experience

Tools

Advanced diagnostic equipment (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Scarsdale Vets on a full‑time basis.

Scarsdale Vets is a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art hospital offering both first opinion and referral services. With extensive facilities including multiple theatres, advanced imaging suites with CT and MRI, ultrasound rooms, endoscopy, hydrotherapy, and dedicated treatment areas, we provide a truly exceptional clinical environment.

You’ll be joining a large, friendly, and highly skilled team, working collaboratively across a diverse and complex caseload. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a specialist‑led environment, gaining hands‑on experience with advanced procedures and equipment.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a wide range of cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the hospital.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be involved in anaesthesia, inpatient care, procedures, diagnostics, and imaging. You will also have the opportunity to perform Schedule 3 procedures under veterinary direction, helping to develop your clinical autonomy and skill set.

You will work with advanced diagnostic equipment including X‑ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and in‑house laboratory diagnostics, gaining valuable experience across a broad caseload. Alongside your clinical duties, you will support the smooth running of the hospital, contributing to stock control, equipment maintenance, and team workflows.

This is a full‑time role averaging 38 hours per week across 4 days, with shifts between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm, including occasional twilight shifts (3:00 pm–12:00 am). You will also take part in a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied and complex caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Assist with advanced diagnostics and imaging, including CT and MRI
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• At least one year of post‑registration experience in clinical practice
• Confidence working independently with a strong foundation in nursing protocols
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you—including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £32,000 DOE