Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll join Holmefield Veterinary Clinic for a rewarding 10-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week with shifts scheduled Tuesday through Friday (8:30am–2:00pm, 8:30am–7:00pm, 8:30am–6:00pm, and 8:30am–2:00pm respectively), and crucially, there are no out-of-hours duties attached to this role.

The nursing work spans a genuine mix of nurse consultations, inpatient care, theatre work, anaesthesia, and support with surgical and medical cases. The exact balance of duties and rota pattern can be tailored around your interests and experience, so you won’t be pigeonholed into one area. You’ll work closely alongside experienced veterinary surgeons and benefit from outstanding nursing support across the practice.

Based in the semi-rural beauty of North Yorkshire near Selby, you’ll work in recently extended and upgraded premises with modern facilities and a light, airy environment. Regular direct trains connect you to London, Manchester, and Leeds, with York just 20 minutes away—excellent lifestyle balance without isolation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse consultations and provide ongoing patient care in a small animal setting
• Support surgical and medical cases alongside the veterinary team
• Manage inpatient care and post-operative monitoring using multiparameter monitoring equipment
• Perform theatre work and assist with anaesthesia procedures
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of nursing care across the practice’s two sites (Brayton and Sherburn-in-Elmet)
• Participate in case discussions and team meetings with an emphasis on open collaboration

Requirements

• Currently registered as a Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Enthusiastic and compassionate approach to patient and client care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team
• Motivated to continue developing your clinical skills
• Whether newly qualified or experienced, applications from all levels are welcome

Benefits

• Leave & Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata, certificate support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, research funding opportunities, and involvement in Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programmes
• Wellbeing & Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, Private Medical Insurance, mental health first aider access while on shift, non-accidental injury support, and discounted gym membership initiatives
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees included
• Additional Perks: Pension (5% employee, 3% employer), Cycle to Work scheme, discounted staff pet care, and Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers
• Salary: Up to £30,604 pro rata (depending on experience)

About the Practice

Holmefield Veterinary Clinic is a long-established, friendly 100% small animal practice with an experienced and loyal team of 26 staff. The practice operates from two sites: the main clinic in Brayton and a branch in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Recently refurbished with modern, reliable facilities including digital X-ray, brand-new ultrasound (abdominal and cardiac), K-laser, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, separate species wards, and a dedicated bereavement room, the practice is designed to support both clinical excellence and client care. Cat-friendly accreditation reflects their commitment to best practice. The team has recently achieved completion of the Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care Certificate, demonstrating a culture of learning and clinical development.

Part of IVC Evidensia (Mars Veterinary Health), the practice prioritises staff wellbeing as a fundamental principle. The team is notably social and collaborative, with regular team meetings, pub nights, BBQs, and seasonal celebrations. Professional development is actively encouraged, and there’s a strong, inclusive culture where everyone is supported to follow their interests and be their best self.