Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; North Hykeham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kernow Vet Group is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their North Hykeham practice on a part-time basis. The role includes running nurse clinics, providing compassionate care to patients, and assisting with surgical procedures. If you hold a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and have strong communication skills, this could be the opportunity for you. The practice values a supportive environment, offering generous benefits including annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to provide exceptional patient care.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Running nurse clinics and providing inpatient care.
• Assisting with surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
• Maintaining clinical standards and lab work.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Park View Veterinary Hospital are seeking a dedicated RVN to join their team on a part-time basis.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse at our practice, your key responsibilities will include running nurse clinics, providing compassionate inpatient care, assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring anaesthesia, performing diagnostic imaging, and supporting the vets with medical and surgical cases. You’ll also be involved in lab work, client communication and education, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring the smooth daily operation of the practice.

Want to know more about us?

Park View Veterinary Hospital is an accredited Small Animal Veterinary Hospital and boasts a team of 5.5 experienced vets, including specialists with medical and surgical certificates, supported by 9 dedicated RVNs and 7 receptionists who provide fantastic support. We are based in the beautiful university city of Lincoln with good transport connections to London, a vibrant nightlife, beautiful outdoors, being close to the coastand having excellent schools pluslow cost of living makes Lincoln anideal area if you are considering relocation and to maintain a good work life balance.

Our hospital has many facilities/equipment such as:

• Dedicated dog, cat and exotic wards, two theatres and an on-site laboratory.
• Digital X-ray suite, Bucky table and grid.
• Dedicated dental theatre, dental radiography.
• Mylab ultrasound with abdominal and a cardiac probe,
• Laparoscopic equipment, endoscope and bronchoscope.
• A range of orthopaedic kit, electrocautery and cryotherapy.

We believe in fostering a supportive, enjoyable working environment:

• Monthly team and practice meetings to encourage communication and growth
• Regular “lunch & learn” sessions for ongoing education
• Nespresso machine always on and fresh fruit delivered every Monday
• Cake Fridays to keep the team spirit sweet!

Flexible Rotas for Better Work-Life Balance

This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week, worked over two 7.5-hour days. The role also includes working two Saturday mornings in every nine, on a rotating basis. You'll be part of a supportive nursing team working across a mixed rota, and may occasionally be required to provide cover at our branch practice in Witham St Hughs. The role may also involve occasional sole charge responsibilities.

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

Park View Veterinary Hospital, North Hykeham

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.