About the Role
You'll be joining Kirks Vets as a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse, working 40 hours across four days Monday to Friday, plus a 1:6 Saturday rota with time off in lieu. Based on the edge of Sleaford with easy access to vibrant Lincoln and London by rail, this role offers a genuine work-life balance without compromising on clinical variety.
The practice is a modern, well-resourced facility equipped with two operating theatres, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and an internal lab. You'll be an integral member of the clinical team, working collaboratively with veterinary surgeons to deliver high-quality patient care and support excellent client experiences across a range of first opinion cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care for inpatient cases, managing patient welfare and monitoring throughout their stay
- Provide theatre support for surgical procedures, assisting surgeons and maintaining sterile protocols
- Conduct nurse clinics for routine treatments, wound care, and patient assessments
- Support imaging and laboratory work, including x-ray positioning and sample preparation
- Contribute to clinical standards and ongoing patient care development within the practice
- Build positive relationships with clients through clear communication and professional service
Requirements
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Clinical practice experience 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
- Team-orientated mindset with a commitment to high care standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £35,500 per annum dependent on experience
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
- Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
- Certificate support to enable progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles
- Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Pension scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts with hundreds of retailers
- Clear career pathways with opportunities to progress into senior, referral, or clinical supervision roles
- Supportive, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
About the Practice
Kirks Vets is a longstanding small animal practice with over 100 years of history in Sleaford. Founded under various names, the current Kirks Vets brand was established by Angus Kirk in 2001, coinciding with the construction of a modern £500,000 surgery facility. The practice expanded with a second site in Grantham in 2011. All staff are dedicated to animal welfare and pride themselves on providing excellent service with state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities including ample free parking.
Beyond core veterinary services, the practice offers grooming facilities, puppy parties, weight control clinics, and pet shops at both locations, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to companion animal care. The team is supported by IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals, offering access to career development, learning resources, and professional networks without compromising the practice's independent character and local roots.
