Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You'll be joining Longton Vets4Pets, a recently expanded practice located in a state-of-the-art facility spanning 4,500 square feet across two floors. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering flexible full or part-time hours with early and late shifts available. The role includes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9am to 12pm), but there's no OOH, Sunday, or bank holiday work, giving you genuine work-life balance.

The practice sits in the heart of Staffordshire, surrounded by culture and attractions, with easy access to the Peak District and National Forest. You'll be joining a warm, supportive team of 3 vets, 5 RVNs, and a VCA/physiotherapist, all working in a collaborative environment where your ideas and passion for animal welfare make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across a modern, well-equipped small animal practice
• Support surgical, dental, and diagnostic procedures in dedicated suites
• Contribute to the practice's rehabilitation and physiotherapy services, including hydrotherapy and underwater treadmill work
• Provide excellent customer service and nursing support to the veterinary team
• Work flexibly across early and late shifts, including 1 in 4 Saturday mornings

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Good general nursing experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic approach to your work
• Genuine passion for animal welfare

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £32,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
• No OOH, overnight in-patient checks, Sunday, or bank holiday work
• Generous CPD support including funded certificates
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room
• Access to discounts and cashbacks
• Flexible working days and hours if required
• Social events and emphasis on wellbeing
• In-house career development opportunities

About the Practice

Longton Vets4Pets was established in 2009 and has recently undergone significant expansion, relocating to a modern, well-equipped facility. The practice specialises in small animal care and delivers outstanding veterinary medicine within a friendly, professional environment. Facilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, dedicated surgical and dental suites, and a CT scanner for referral work.

The practice's rehabilitation department, run by their in-house physiotherapist, offers hydrotherapy and physiotherapy services including an underwater treadmill. The team prides itself on keeping the majority of procedures in-house to ensure high standards of care and create professional growth opportunities. The practice is led by 3 practice owners, including 2 RVNs (Emma and Rachel) and 1 vet (Jane).