Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week with a genuinely flexible approach to scheduling. You'll work across 4 full days and 1 half day during the week, with early and late shifts, plus an equal share of Saturday cover (8:30am to 5:30pm when the practice is open). The team understands the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing how your hours can work best for you.

You'll be joining a thriving small animal practice on Victoria Retail Park in Nottingham, perfectly positioned between the city centre buzz and the peaceful Trent Valley countryside. The practice is RCVS PSS accredited, ISFM cat friendly silver and RWA rabbit friendly silver awarded, with in-house digital X-ray (including dental), ultrasound, capnography and ECG facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care as an integral part of the team, supporting investigations and surgeries alongside the practice's experienced veterinary team (which includes 2 certificate holders)
• Build lasting relationships with clients and pets, demonstrating genuine compassion and empathy in all interactions
• Support the daily running of the practice to ensure high standards of patient and client care
• Contribute to practice culture by helping motivate the team and supporting colleagues to achieve personal and practice goals
• Help train student veterinary nurses, as the practice actively supports SVNs through their careers
• Embrace all aspects of the nursing role, from clinical work to understanding the business side of practice

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Newly qualified or experienced RVNs welcome
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Genuine compassion, empathy and commitment to high standards of care
• Interest in professional development and willingness to learn about practice management

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Professional memberships paid for
• CPD days highly encouraged and supported, including funding for certificates
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 2 years' service
• 1 week company sick pay each year of service
• Pension: 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Income protection after 1 year's service
• 20% discount at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and Vet Group
• Supportive, friendly working environment with flexible hour arrangements
• Career development opportunities within a nurse training practice

About the Practice

Nottingham Netherfield Vets4Pets is a dynamic small animal practice with a strong team culture. The team comprises 1 Head RVN, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Practice Owner, 5 veterinary surgeons, 4 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 2 VCAs and 3 Client Care Advisors. Staff regularly celebrate together throughout the year with Christmas gatherings, birthday celebrations and summer outings. The practice is part of Vets4Pets (Pets at Home group) and has built a growing, loyal client base with consistently excellent feedback.

Located on Victoria Retail Park with excellent access to Nottingham city centre and nearby countryside, the practice boasts modern facilities including in-house digital X-ray with dental imaging, ultrasound, capnography and ECG equipment. The team is committed to nursing excellence and actively supports trainee nurses, helping many SVNs develop into qualified RVNs and progress their careers.