Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Kendal is looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to enhance their team. This full-time role includes a 4-day work week, with no out-of-hours responsibilities, fostering a positive work-life balance. Ideal candidates will enjoy engaging with clients and be excited about continuously developing their skills in a supportive environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, CPD support, and various workplace perks. This position is perfect for someone seeking a rewarding career in small animal practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Research funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high-quality care and support clinical needs.
• Experience in a small animal practice is preferred.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support for surgical and medical patients.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure best practices.

Skills

Building client relationships

Nurse consults

Compassion

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Highgate Veterinary Clinic in Kendal. Join a practice that prides itself on compassion, collaboration, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Interested in learning more about Highgate?

Highgate Vets is a first-opinion small animal practice located in Kendal, on the southern edge of the stunning Lake District. We operate two clinics: the main surgery, focused on in-depth diagnostics and care for unwell pets, and a branch dedicated to preventative medicine. All our clinical staff rotate between the two locations.

Both of our Kendal locations are equipped with an Idexx lab, multiparameter monitors, new ultrasound, digital X-ray (including dental X-ray), drip pumps, and more! We’re also Practice Standard accredited and provide training for Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs), with a maximum of one Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN) per Clinical Coach at any time.

Our team

You’ll be joining a well-established, friendly, and committed team made up of seven vets with between five and over twenty years’ experience, four Registered Veterinary Nurses qualified for between five and twenty-five years, three Student Veterinary Nurses, one Veterinary Care Assistant, five receptionists, and a Director of Practice. Together, the team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment.

We are a supportive practice with long-standing team members and a strong sense of shared purpose.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

You’ll love working with us for more than just the role itself. Based in the heart of the Lake District, you’ll be surrounded by stunning lakes, mountains, and miles of beautiful countryside. With no out-of-hours work, you can enjoy uninterrupted evenings and weekends, while being part of a genuinely supportive culture where everyone pitches in, helps one another, and looks out for each other. Most importantly, nurses are truly valued here — your ideas, input, and aspirations really do matter.

We prioritise your work-life balance

This is a full-time role, working four days per week plus one in six Saturday mornings with no out-of-hours commitments. We understand the importance of work/life balance and are happy to discuss flexible or part-time working arrangements that fit your needs. Our standard day runs from 8 am to between 6–7 pm.

What We’re Looking For

An experienced RVN who can help us deliver the best possible care while supporting the direction we want to move in. Someone who loves nurse consults, enjoys building client relationships, and is excited to help us shape our services.

Because our employee’s matter

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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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 leave 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

• 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

Highgate Vets, 173 Highgate

173 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN, 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.