Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the Role

You’ll take on a senior nursing leadership position at Ashfield Vets, working across a friendly, collaborative three-site practice spanning Halifax, Wakefield, and Wibsey. This part-time role (30 hours per week) gives you the perfect balance between clinical work and strategic nursing development—ideal if you’re looking to progress without full-time intensity.

Your days will blend hands-on clinical care with mentoring and performance management. You’ll lead clinical coaching sessions, facilitate team discussions about practice improvements, and ensure the nursing team consistently delivers the high-quality care that defines Ashfield. With 15-minute consultation slots as standard, you’ll have the time to do the job properly—no rushing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coaching and mentoring to nursing staff across all three sites
• Manage nursing team performance and development, identifying training needs and supporting professional growth
• Ensure consistent delivery of clinical standards and nursing procedures
• Participate in and lead clinical development meetings, gathering feedback and recommending positive changes
• Contribute to case discussions and clinical problem-solving with the wider team
• Support the practice’s commitment to high-quality patient care through nursing excellence

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Proven clinical nursing experience in small animal practice
• Demonstrable passion for professional development and team engagement
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs at different life stages
• Access to CVS Group’s extensive internal referral network (soft tissue, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine)
• Part-time hours (30 per week) offering excellent work-life balance
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with regular check-ins and clinical discussions
• Strong professional development opportunities through CVS Group’s wider network
• Based in West Yorkshire with excellent transport links to Leeds, Sheffield, and York

About the Practice

Ashfield Vets is a three-site small animal practice with locations in Halifax, Wakefield, and Wibsey, serving West Yorkshire. The team is built on collaboration, supportive relationships, and a genuine commitment to patient care. As part of CVS Group Plc, the practice benefits from a strong professional network whilst maintaining its own friendly, accessible identity. The practice allocates 15-minute consultation slots as standard, reflecting its philosophy that quality care requires time and attention.

The practice prioritises the wellbeing of both patients and staff, fostering an environment where regular team meetings, clinical case discussions, and check-ins keep the team connected and continuously improving. You’ll join a welcoming team that genuinely supports one another.