Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll join the Small Animal Department at The Minster Veterinary Hospital, a forward-thinking practice serving York and the surrounding area. This full-time position offers a varied shift pattern across seven days a week, with a manageable 1:4 Saturday/Sunday rota and days back in lieu for weekend work. The hospital is well-equipped with modern facilities and a multidisciplinary team that shares a genuine passion for animal welfare and supporting each other.

The practice runs its own out-of-hours service and provides this coverage for other veterinary practices in the region, giving you exposure to diverse clinical scenarios and the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the Small Animal Department, supporting a range of surgical and medical cases
• Assist with advanced procedures utilising the hospital’s CT scanner and surgical facilities
• Contribute to nurse-led clinics and consultations
• Support the out-of-hours service as part of the rota
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of patient care
• Maintain RCVS accreditation standards in your clinical practice

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across the week and weekends
• Ability to work as part of a supportive, collaborative team

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £26,500–£31,000 per annum depending on experience
• Six weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £600 annual CPD allowance to encourage professional development and additional qualifications
• RCVS membership paid, plus one additional professional membership subscription
• Health Shield: comprehensive health and wellbeing contributions covering dentistry, sports massage, and more
• VDS cover
• Enhanced parental leave: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks: exclusive discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing and career progression opportunities

About the Practice

The Minster Veterinary Hospital’s Small Animal Department has been serving the York community with a commitment to treating pets as valued family members. The practice is RCVS accredited and equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including a CT scanner. The team comprises certificate-holding professionals with a forward-thinking approach to animal care and a supportive culture that encourages continuous professional development.

Part of the VetPartners family, the practice benefits from wider group resources and support while maintaining its local community focus. The hospital provides its own out-of-hours service and extends this provision to other veterinary practices in the region.