Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Holmefield Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its clinical team on a part-time, 10-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a rare opportunity to work daytime shifts only with no weekend or out-of-hours responsibilities, allowing you to maintain excellent work-life balance while delivering high-quality nursing care. The practice is a friendly, long-established 100% small animal clinic with an experienced and loyal team, located in the semi-rural village of Brayton, North Yorkshire, just 20 minutes from York and with direct train links to London, Manchester, and Leeds.

You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, working collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice. The team has recently completed the Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care Certificate, reflecting the practice's commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing development. The practice operates from a main site in Brayton and a smaller branch in Sherburn-in-Elmet, with recently refurbished facilities including digital x-ray, K-laser, multiparameter monitoring, doppler blood pressure monitoring, separate cat and dog wards, and a dedicated bereavement room.

Your working pattern will be fixed: Tuesday 8:30am to 2:00pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 7:00pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm, and Friday 8:30am to 2:00pm. That's 30 hours per week with no weekends and no on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across theatre work, inpatient care, consulting room support, and general nursing duties
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team in a first opinion small animal setting
• Take responsibility for the nursing care of a range of cases and contribute to clinical standards within the practice
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues through clear communication
• Support the ongoing development of patient care within the practice
• Contribute to a proactive, learning-focused culture of continuous improvement

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 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
• Team-orientated mindset with a confident and motivated approach to nursing care

Benefits

• 6.8 weeks' annual leave (pro rata)
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring, and certificate pathways
• Supportive primary care environment with experienced colleagues and practice teams

About the Practice

Holmefield Veterinary Clinic is a 100% small animal practice with a mission to be recognised by the community as the best local veterinary provider. The practice operates two locations in Brayton and Sherburn-in-Elmet, supported by a 26-strong team of experienced vets, qualified and trainee nurses, reception and administration staff. The practice is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering a purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

The practice prioritises complete diagnostics and treatment when animals are ill, as well as offering preventative health advice at all life stages. Members of the veterinary and nursing teams are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to provide emergency treatment within the clinics. The practice culture is strong and inclusive, with everyone encouraged to follow their interests and be the best version of themselves.