About the Role
Wilton House Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and organised Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, dedicated team. This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour working week (four- or five-day option, Monday to Friday), with Saturday mornings worked on a manageable one-in-four rota from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Importantly, there is no out-of-hours requirement—this is daytime-only work that respects your personal time.
Located in the charming market town of Guisborough on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, you'll enjoy beautiful countryside, nearby beaches, and easy access to vibrant cities such as Newcastle and Durham. The clinic itself is well equipped with a modern operating theatre, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and fully equipped in-house laboratory. You'll be joining a passionate and supportive team of Veterinary Nurses and Animal Care Assistants who work collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of care, with close collaboration with neighbouring practices and guidance from Gillian Wormald, Clinical Director at Stokesley Vets.
Your role will be varied and rewarding, encompassing high-quality inpatient care for medical and surgical cases, the management and monitoring of anaesthesia, delivery of engaging nurse consultations, laboratory procedures, and day-to-day clinical support to ensure the practice runs smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional standards of patient care while supporting clients with clear, empathetic communication, particularly in sensitive situations
- Provide high-quality inpatient care for medical and surgical cases
- Manage and monitor anaesthesia during procedures
- Deliver engaging and informative nurse consultations to clients
- Conduct essential laboratory procedures
- Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure smooth and efficient practice operations
Requirements
- RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification
- Proven track record of excellent patient care
- Positive, proactive approach to teamwork
- Compassion, professionalism, and collaborative mindset
- Passion for ongoing learning and development
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues and clients
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay), colleague wellbeing initiatives
- Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave, certificate support, learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, research funding opportunities, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
- Professional Support: VDS cover, RCVS fees covered
- Pension & Benefits: Company pension scheme with employer contribution, Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility), voluntary benefits package, access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers, discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
About the Practice
Wilton House Veterinary Clinic is an established and well-regarded independent practice based in Guisborough. The practice has built strong roots in the local community and now provides care to thousands of pets every year. The team is committed to delivering the very best veterinary care services, recognising that pets are family members.
The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, part of Mars Veterinary Health, which provides access to advanced learning resources, professional support networks, and continuous improvement programmes while maintaining the practice's local community focus.
