Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll be joining White Cross Vets Wolstanton as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a part-time position (25 hours per week), with flexibility considered for the right candidate. The role offers excellent variety—one day you might be running nurse clinics, the next managing in-patients or performing theatre work. This growing practice actively champions nurse utilisation and Schedule 3 skill development, so you’ll have genuine opportunities to advance your clinical practice within a supportive environment.

Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Wolstanton is a modern facility with excellent equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscope access, an Imagyst machine for rapid cytology results, and SignalPet AI-assisted radiograph interpretation. The nursing team is strong and collaborative, working alongside four experienced vets (qualified 8-23 years) who specialise in surgery and dentistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care across a varied caseload following a structured rota that rotates through nurse clinics, in-patient management, and theatre support
• Develop and apply Schedule 3 skills with active encouragement from the clinical lead nurse and wider team
• Contribute to the practice’s proactive approach to clinical improvement and quality of care
• Support the practice’s ISFM Silver Award for cat care standards and IVC Evidensia Patient Safety Award commitments
• Participate in regular audits and quality initiatives to maintain gold-standard first opinion care
• Work alongside the clinical lead nurse and prep room co-ordinator on patient safety and clinical excellence

Requirements

• Current RVN registration with the RCVS
• Experience in small animal general practice (specific years not stated; DOE considered)
• Strong clinical foundation with enthusiasm for continued professional development
• Ability to work flexibly within a rota-based system
• Commitment to patient care and team wellbeing

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with length of service, plus your birthday as a paid day off
• Professional development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD (pro rata), certificate support, IVC Evidensia Academy access, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, research funding opportunities, and Infection Prevention & Control and Quality Improvement programmes
• Wellbeing support: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay), cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership, non-accidental injury support, and private medical insurance
• Professional memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Additional perks: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway (discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers), 5% employee/3% employer pension contribution, five volunteer days annually, and discounted staff pet care
• Team culture: Regular practice, vet, nurse, and reception meetings; wellbeing afternoons featuring team activities; cat-friendly clinic certification support

About the Practice

White Cross Vets Wolstanton is an established and growing small animal practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, part of the IVC Evidensia group. The practice operates from modern facilities on the High Street with four consultation rooms, dedicated cat and dog wards, operating theatre, and advanced diagnostic equipment. The team holds the ISFM Silver Award for cat care and the IVC Evidensia Patient Safety Award, reflecting their commitment to clinical excellence and animal welfare.

The practice is known for its strong management team, clinical lead nurse, and prep room co-ordinator who champion patient safety and quality improvement. The nursing team is described as supportive and collaborative, with four experienced vets who enjoy all aspects of general practice with particular interests in surgery and dentistry. The culture emphasises wellbeing, team building, and professional development, with regular social activities and a genuine commitment to staff appreciation.