Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the Role

You’ll join Arundell Vets’ experienced nursing team across two sites in Kirk Sandall and Carcroft, working a mix of consulting, hospital, prep, and theatre shifts tailored to your preferences and strengths. This is a rare opportunity: full-time hours (38 hours over 4 days) with the genuine promise of no out-of-hours shifts, no Sunday work, and no bank holiday cover – VetsNow handle emergency provision, so in-patients stay on-site.

One Saturday morning per six weeks (8am–12:30pm) is the only weekend commitment, and that time is either paid on top of salary or given as TOIL. The practice has earned a well-deserved reputation for stellar work-life balance, and they’re serious about it.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across hospital, consulting, prep, and theatre environments at two connected sites
• Support a team with expertise in surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, and anaesthesia & analgesia
• Contribute to varied caseload including orthopaedic surgery and laparoscopy procedures
• Work to the highest standards of patient care and client service in a hospital-standard facility
• Develop skills through continued training and certificate qualifications (fully supported)

Requirements

• Currently registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse
• Commitment to high-standard patient care and continuous professional development
• Flexibility to work shifts including one Saturday morning per six weeks
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment

Benefits

• Salary: £26,000–£28,000 pro rata (Starting). For those with additional qualifications, the salary can be discussed.
• Holidays: 4.5 weeks annual leave plus all bank holidays
• Professional Development: £600 CPD allowance annually; CPD and training fully supported; certificates and advanced qualifications encouraged
• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield membership covering dentistry, sports massage, and other treatments; focus on employee wellbeing
• Memberships & Cover: RCVS membership paid; one additional membership subscription of your choice; VDS cover included
• Family Support: Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Perks: Discounted veterinary fees; My Perks (cashback and discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment); Cycle to Work scheme
• Career: Annual pay reviews and clear progression opportunities; part-time applicants welcomed and considered

About the Practice

Arundell Vets has been serving Doncaster and the surrounding area since 2006 as a dedicated family veterinary practice. The Kirk Sandall site is hospital-standard with laparoscopic equipment, digital dental X-ray, and vets performing advanced procedures including laparoscopy and orthopaedic surgery. The practice is a nurse training facility with two sites, creating a varied and stimulating caseload. Part of the VetPartners family, Arundell combines local roots with access to group-wide support and recognition – VetPartners has been named an Employer of the Year for outstanding team culture.

Located a few miles north of Doncaster with excellent transport links (near A1, M18, M62) and access to mainline rail services, the practice sits in a thriving town with shopping, dining, and leisure amenities including Doncaster Racecourse nearby.