Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll be joining Alexander Vets, a well-established small animal practice nestled on the outskirts of the Lake District—a location that truly delivers on the promise of outdoor living, with easy access to stunning walks, water sports, and countryside activities. This is a full-time position working four days per week (shifts between 8:30am and 6:00pm) plus one half-day each week, with just a single Saturday morning shift (9:00am–12:00pm) on a 1-in-4 rota. Importantly, there’s no on-call or out-of-hours work required, giving you genuine time to enjoy your weekends and personal life.

The practice has recently invested in modern facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house laboratory capabilities, so you’ll have the tools to deliver comprehensive case management. The team values collaborative, high-standard care for a loyal client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Run nurse-led clinics independently
• Deliver hands-on inpatient care and monitoring
• Assist with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging procedures
• Monitor anaesthesia during surgical cases
• Support the daily smooth operation and workflow of the practice

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Confident, dedicated approach to nursing care
• Willingness to work Saturday morning shifts on a 1-in-4 rota

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Up to £30,000 depending on experience, plus up to £2,500 welcome bonus and up to £2,500 relocation allowance
• Time off: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave (pro rata), access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online resource, and support for certificate qualifications
• Wellbeing & family support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay; private medical insurance; cycle to work scheme; discounted gym membership
• Professional memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Financial: Pension (5% employee/3% employer contribution)
• Additional perks: Pawsome Benefits (100+ retailers with discounts and cashback), discounted staff pet care, non-accidental injury support, access to research funding schemes

About the Practice

Alexander Vets is a well-established small animal practice serving Barrow in Furness and the surrounding area. The clinic has been recently refurbished with modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment: digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house laboratory facilities enable comprehensive case management for their loyal client base.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a large veterinary group committed to high standards of care and employee wellbeing. IVC Evidensia is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions; reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment.