Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kernow Vet Group; Bolsover; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Alfreton is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. This part-time role includes a mix of operating and consulting duties, working 27 hours a week with a collaborative team. The practice offers excellent facilities and development opportunities, plus a competitive salary up to £32,000 DOE. Benefits include annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance. Join a great team committed to professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Motivated and organised Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Confident in both theatre and consult-based nursing.
• Positive and flexible approach to practice life.

Responsibilities

• Mix of operating and consulting days alongside a collaborative team.
• Involved in stock control, ordering, and maintenance.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the practice.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Consult-based nursing

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Scarsdale Vets in Alfreton. This is a varied and rewarding role within a well-equipped, purpose-built practice, ideal for an RVN looking to work as part of a close-knit team while benefiting from the support of a wider veterinary network.

This nursing position is based at our Alfreton site, working three days per week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with additional Saturday morning cover on a 1 in 4 rota at our Langley Mill site.

Your role will be a mix of operating and consulting days, working alongside a small, collaborative team of vets, CCAs and VCAs. In addition to clinical duties, you will be involved in stock control, ordering, maintenance, and supporting the day-to-day running of the practice, with guidance and support from our hub management team.

Work Schedule

• Part-time role of 27 hours per week

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday mornings 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on a 1 in 4 rota

No out of hours, as all OOH care is provided by our Pride Park hospital

About the Practice

Alfreton is a busy, purpose-built practice that works as part of the Scarsdale Vets group, alongside our network of seven practices and our main hospital at Pride Park.The practice is well equipped with three consulting rooms, theatre, x-ray, laboratory, and dental facilities, allowing you to work to a high clinical standard in a modern environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is motivated, organised, and enjoys being part of a small team. You will be confident in both theatre and consult-based nursing, with a positive and flexible approach to practice life.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and well-structured practice, with access to excellent facilities, a strong team network, and genuine opportunities for development within the Scarsdale and IVC Evidensia group.

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 £32,000 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 and 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 hundreds of retailers
• Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution
• Discounted staff pet care

Unit 2, Nottingham Road, Alfreton, DE55 7GR, United Kingdom

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.