Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week at White Cross Vets’ Eccleshill practice in Bradford. The role includes Saturday rota work on a time-off-in-lieu basis, with no out-of-hours requirements—a real bonus for work-life balance. You’ll be joining a compact but thriving team of three veterinary surgeons, three other RVNs, a student nurse, and two veterinary care coordinators.

Located in a bustling area with excellent public transport access (bus stop right outside), the practice is surrounded by local amenities including cafés and shops perfect for lunch breaks. The Eccleshill team is actively pursuing ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic status and has invested in modern diagnostic equipment including dental and main x-ray machines, a new ultrasound unit, and in-house laboratory facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across a small animal caseload in a supportive team environment
• Contribute to the practice’s Cat Friendly Clinic initiative and ongoing quality improvement programmes
• Support preventative health protocols and infection control standards
• Collaborate with the wider team including one nurse with schedule three qualifications and dental CPD experience
• Participate in Saturday rota duties with TOIL compensation

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS
• Experience working in small animal practice
• Team-focused approach with strong communication skills

Benefits

• Leave & Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, and access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning programmes
• Wellbeing & Health: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay)
• Professional Support: VDS cover, RCVS fees paid, access to Vetlexicon online resource, and eligibility to apply for research funding
• Pension & Perks: Company pension scheme with employer contribution, cycle to work and green car schemes, voluntary benefits scheme, access to retail discounts and cashback, discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices

About the Practice

White Cross Vets is one of the UK’s fastest-growing veterinary groups, operating 23 practices across the North and Midlands of England. The Eccleshill practice is part of this expanding network, combining modern facilities with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and team development. The practice philosophy prioritises open dialogue, collaborative decision-making, and regular team-building activities—from wellbeing afternoons (recently including lantern-making and portrait-painting) to social outings like axe throwing.

Staff testimonials speak to the culture: team members highlight unconditional support, genuine relationships, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia (Mars Veterinary Health), giving access to wider resources while maintaining its own identity and local decision-making processes.