About the Role
Blue House Veterinary Centre is a well-established single-site small animal practice in Staffordshire, serving the local Biddulph community with consistently high standards of clinical care. You'll be joining a genuinely supportive, family-feel team where collaboration and positivity shape the culture every day.
This is a part-time role averaging 25 hours per week, typically split across 2 full days and 1 half day, with a manageable 1:3 Saturday rota (8:00amā1:00pm). Best of all: no out-of-hours or on-call duties, giving you the work-life balance you deserve. The practice team includes 6 veterinary surgeons, 5 registered veterinary nurses, 1 student nurse, 5 receptionists, and a practice manager, all supported by spacious premises and excellent facilities including a dedicated staff room with a massage chair and outdoor garden space.
You'll deliver high-quality nursing care to first opinion patients, work collaboratively with the veterinary team, and contribute to the ongoing development of patient care standards within the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload (dogs, cats, and small pets)
- Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
- Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
- Run nurse consultations and contribute to client education and preventative care
- Undertake general nursing duties including diagnostic procedure assistance
- Collaborate with 6 veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to maintain clinical standards
Requirements
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Ā£550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Certificate support for professional qualifications
- Enhanced family-friendly policies: maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice and access to retail discounts/cashback
- Clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles
- Support from experienced colleagues, mentors, and clinical supervisors
About the Practice
Blue House Veterinary Centre is a long-established, single-site small animal practice in Biddulph, Staffordshire, renowned for delivering excellent clinical care and maintaining a strong local reputation. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners.
The team creates a genuinely supportive, values-led environment where care, community, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything. With spacious premises, excellent clinical facilities, and a well-resourced staff room with perks like a massage chair and garden space, you'll work in an environment that prioritises both patient care and team wellbeing.
