About the Role
White Cross Vets' Tividale practice is seeking an enthusiastic RVN to join their clinical team on a full-time basis. This is a permanent role offering flexibility around your scheduleāyou'll work up to 37.5 hours per week with no Saturday morning requirements (though this may become optional in future). The practice is perfectly positioned in the heart of the community with excellent transport links, free parking, and easy access from the M5.
You'll be working with a compact, supportive team of 3 RVNs, 2 vet surgeons, 4 client care colleagues, and 1 student nurse. The practice is well-equipped with modern diagnostics and treatment capabilities, including a Class 4 laser for post-operative and arthritic support, IM3 dental x-ray, HQ Vista machine, patient warming systems, multi-parameter monitors, x-ray, ultrasound, and full in-house Idexx laboratory with urine microscopy.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and recover surgical patients
- Provide nursing care for inpatient cases
- Conduct veterinary nurse consultations
- Perform Schedule 3 procedures including IV line placement, blood sampling, and scale and polish dentistry
- Take radiographs including dental x-rays
- Run in-house laboratory tasks
- Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to deliver high-quality clinical standards
- Contribute to ongoing patient care development within the practice
Requirements
- Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
- Experience working in clinical practice 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 professional improvement
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing allowance based on length of service
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
- Certificate support and clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, or clinical supervisor/mentor roles
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits package: Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with participating retailers
- Collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
About the Practice
White Cross Vets operates 23 veterinary practices across the North and Midlands of England and is one of the fastest-growing independent veterinary groups in the UK. The Tividale practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting veterinary careers without limitsāinvesting in learning, innovation, and wellbeing so teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.
The practice prides itself on providing high-quality and affordable pet care in a friendly, welcoming environment. Each location features modern, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, convenient access with ample parking, and extended opening hours to suit busy pet owners.