Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll be joining Alexander Vets as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, taking on a varied caseload in a small animal setting with genuine work-life balance built in. This full-time position works 4 days per week with shifts between 8:30am and 6:00pm, plus one half-day (8:30am–12:30pm) each week. Saturday shifts are just 9:00am–12:00pm on a 1-in-4 rota, and there’s no out-of-hours or on-call work required—a significant plus for anyone seeking stability. Part-time options are also available for the right candidate.

Located on the outskirts of the Lake District, this well-established small animal practice has invested significantly in modern facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house blood testing. You’ll be working with a loyal client base that allows for comprehensive case workups and varied nursing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Run your own nurse clinics and manage patient consultations
• Provide inpatient care and monitoring across the practice
• Assist with laboratory work and perform diagnostic imaging
• Monitor anaesthesia during surgical and investigative procedures
• Contribute to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the practice

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Confident, dedicated approach to patient care
• No specific experience level stated—competence as a qualified RVN is the key requirement

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle to Work scheme; discounted gym membership; non-accidental injury support
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave (pro rata); Certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online resource; research funding opportunities; Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement Programmes
• Professional Support: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway (discounts and cashback with 100+ retailers); 5% employee/3% employer pension; discounted staff pet care; up to £2,500 relocation allowance; up to £2,500 welcome bonus

About the Practice

Alexander Vets is a well-established small animal practice serving the Barrow area with a prime location near the Lake District’s outdoor attractions. The practice has undergone recent refurbishment, creating a modern, well-equipped facility with digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house blood facilities. The team is built on a commitment to providing high standards of care and maintaining strong client relationships.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a major veterinary group that prioritises investment in people, premises, and processes. As a Disability Confident Employer, IVC Evidensia welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions, and is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging across all its practices.