Registered Veterinary Nurse (Rotational)

About the Role

You’ll join Chantry Vets’ established nursing team in a full-time rotational position, working across multiple branches and the main Brindley Way Veterinary Hospital. With a 1:4 weekend rota and minimal night shift cover (dedicated night RVNs handle most overnight work), this role offers genuine work-life balance alongside varied clinical nursing duties.

The role is based in West Yorkshire and promises a fast-paced, supportive environment where you’ll develop your skills and expand your knowledge. The practice actively encourages professional development and funds opportunities to gain additional qualifications and certificates.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse clinics and provide preventative healthcare advice
• Manage inpatient care across multiple sites
• Perform veterinary imaging and radiography
• Provide surgical nursing support
• Carry out laboratory work and diagnostic testing
• Work within a team-based approach to patient care across Chantry Vets’ branches

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Passion for providing high-standard patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Clinical coaching experience or additional qualifications (advantageous but not essential)

Benefits

• Salary: From £28,500 per year (pro rata if part-time)
• Holiday: 6 weeks paid annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• CPD & Professional Development: £600 annual CPD allowance (pro rata), 3 paid CPD days per year (pro rata), and funding available for certificates and training
• Healthcare: Private medical insurance available through payroll, Health Cash Plan with contributions for dentistry, sports massage, and other treatments, company sick pay
• Professional Support: RCVS membership paid by practice, VDS (Veterinary Defence Society) cover
• Flexible Benefits: Buy and sell annual leave scheme, enhanced paternity/maternity/adoption and surrogacy pay
• Wellbeing & Perks: Colleague discount scheme, My Perks programme (shopping, travel, entertainment discounts and cashback), cycle to work scheme, Health Cash Plan
• Workplace Culture: One paid volunteer day per year, colleague engagement survey, well-equipped facilities
• Recognition: VetPartners is an Employer of the Year with outstanding team culture and support

About the Practice

Chantry Vets operates as a multi-branch practice with the main Brindley Way Veterinary Hospital in West Yorkshire. The practice is part of the VetPartners group, a leading UK veterinary provider recognised for outstanding team culture and employee support. The facilities are well-equipped to support comprehensive small animal veterinary care.

The practice values professional development and maintains a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to expand their clinical skills and pursue additional qualifications. With dedicated night RVNs in place, the rotational team can focus on daytime and weekend work with manageable rota commitments.