Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing veterinary practice in Dewsbury seeks a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care. The role includes diverse responsibilities, such as general nursing duties, diagnostic imaging, and providing client education. Candidates should be RCVS registered and have a passion for animal welfare, with a commitment to high standards of care.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Valid RCVS registration.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing duties including patient care, anaesthesia, and assisting in surgery.
• Conduct nurse clinics and provide client education.
• Monitor inpatients during anaesthesia and recovery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking for a committed Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and deliver outstanding patient care on a part-time basis.

Your New Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral part of our team, providing a wide range of nursing duties. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 huge potential and development opportunities. Our clinic is equipped with modern technology such as digital x-ray, a new ultrasound machine, dental equipment, multi-parameter monitoring, and in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment. We are committed to continually investing in the practice and our team, with ongoing refurbishments to further support our growth and enhance service delivery.

This role will primarily be based at Richmond House Vets with occasional cover and weekend work required at Gatehouse Vets.

The Skills You'll Bring to Our Team

We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who is committed to providing the highest standards of care and has a genuine passion for animal welfare. You will need to have a valid RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, with experience in small animal practice (newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential, as is a proactive, enthusiastic attitude towards nursing and patient care.

Working Hours

This is a part-time role requiring 15 hours per week, preferably scheduled as three 5-hour shifts from 3:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. You will also participate in a 1 in 4 Saturday rota which will be worked at our other site, Gatehouse Vets. There are no out-of-hours duties associated with this role.

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 -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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 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 & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• 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

47 Savile Road, Dewsbury, Dewsbury, WF12 9PW, 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 Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.