Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a part-time, fixed-term position (10 months) offering a genuine work-life balance with no out-of-hours or weekend responsibilities. You'll work 30 hours per week across Tuesday through Friday, with a consistent schedule that allows time for personal commitments and continued development.

Holmefield Vets is a long-established, 100% small animal practice with a reputation for clinical excellence and inclusive culture. The practice serves the beautiful semi-rural village of Brayton, North Yorkshire, with excellent transport links including direct trains to London, Manchester, and Leeds, plus easy access to York. The team has recently invested in refurbished facilities and modern diagnostic equipment, creating an inspiring environment for high-quality patient care.

You'll join a nursing team committed to continuous learning. Recent achievements include completion of the Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care Certificate, demonstrating the practice's dedication to professional development and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across theatre work, inpatient management, and consulting support
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons to care for a range of first opinion small animal cases
• Contribute to clinical standards and support ongoing development of patient care protocols
• Manage general nursing duties including patient monitoring, wound care, and post-operative support
• Build positive relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring excellent communication throughout patient journeys

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• 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 effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus increasing allowance with service (pro-rata)
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
• Voluntary benefits including salary sacrifice Green Cars scheme and access to discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, clinical supervisor, mentoring, and certificate roles

About the Practice

Holmefield Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice operates from two locations: a main site in Brayton and a smaller branch in Sherburn-in-Elmet, both serving the North Yorkshire community with excellence and compassion.

The practice features recently refurbished facilities with modern equipment including digital X-ray, K-laser, multiparameter monitoring, and Doppler blood pressure monitoring. Separate dog and cat wards ensure optimal patient comfort, and a dedicated bereavement room reflects the practice's commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. The team culture emphasises inclusion, continuous learning, and supporting each team member to be the best version of themselves.