Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Lawrence Veterinary Centre is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the clinical team on a part-time basis. Based in Eastwood on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, the practice has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and now boasts a dedicated cat-only clinic, dental suite, imaging suite, separate isolation facilities, and a dedicated laboratory room. With certificate holders in cardiology and feline medicine, you'll be working alongside a highly experienced clinical team delivering first opinion care to a diverse range of small animal patients.

This part-time role involves working every Tuesday and Wednesday on a rota basis. Weekend participation is required, with the current commitment being 1 in 6 Saturday mornings (8:30am to 1:00pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nurse clinics and manage inpatient care
• Deliver theatre nursing and support surgical procedures
• Provide laboratory and diagnostic support to veterinary surgeons
• Contribute to clinical standards and patient care development within the practice
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to deliver high-quality patient and client care

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 ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• 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
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Benefits subject to pro-rata amounts for part-time role

About the Practice

Lawrence Veterinary Centre has been serving the Eastwood community for 100 years and is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice is located 10 miles from Nottingham City Centre and underwent an extensive refurbishment three years ago. Modern facilities include a dedicated cat-only clinic, dental suite, imaging suite, separate isolation facilities, and a dedicated laboratory room.

The practice also houses an extensively stocked pet shop offering pet foods, treats and toys, and a fully equipped grooming parlour with experienced qualified groomers. As an inspiring vet care employer, the practice is committed to supporting ongoing development and wellbeing through career pathways, learning resources, and a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement.