Registered Veterinary Nurse - Paying up to £35k pro rata

Job description

Are you a passionate RVN looking for your next step? At Lancaster Vets for Pets we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. Competitive salary: £30,000 to £35,000 pro-rata, depending on experience No OOH or overnight inpatient checks Fully supported CPD with opportunities to pursue your special interests Inclusive, diverse and friendly team environment Purpose-built, RCVS-accredited facilities with advanced diagnostics About Us: At Lancaster Vets for Pets we are a highly-supportive, diverse and inclusive team. We pride ourselves on bespoke employments that bring the best out of our people, who in turn bring the best out of our clients and their pets. We are a highly-supportive, diverse and inclusive team of 22 consisting of 1 Clinical Director, 1 Lead Vet, 3 Assistant Vet Surgeons (3.75 FTE), 1 Head RVN , 2 RVN’s, 2 SVN’s, 2 VCA’s (6.5 FTE), 1 General Manager, 1 Practice Manager and 8 Front of House Advisors. Our practice is conveniently located near local transport links, including bus routes and a train station, and less than 30 minutes from the stunning Lake District. Lancaster Vets for Pets is a collaborative, inclusive, and welcoming environment where both clients and colleagues feel valued. The surgery is fully air-conditioned, RCVS accredited and purpose-built to industry-leading standards. We have separate dog, cat, exotic and isolation wards, ensuring the comfort and care of all our patients. Equipment includes Laparoscopy, Video Otoscopy, Ultrasound, Digital X-Ray, Dental X-Ray, Imagyst Cytology and Orthopaedic capabilities. We perform the majority of first opinion Orthopaedic surgeries on-site and refer the complex cases to Kentdale, North-West Surgeons and University of Liverpool. About the Role: This is a part time role working 27 hours per week, including 1 in 4 weekends. If you are an experienced RVN looking for a new challenge or newly qualified nurse looking for your first role, we would love to hear from you. To apply you will have good general nursing experience and great customer service skills, be cheerful, down-to-earth and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in animal welfare. In return, we can offer you: Competitive salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 Pro Rata and dependant on experience No OOH or overnight in patient checks Generous CPD (including funded Certificates) Social events and emphasis on wellbeing Contributary pension schemes Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS) Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you! Benefits In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance. We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you. If you like the sound of the above and would like to apply or find out further information, please email Emma at and someone will get back to you within 1 working day Location: LA3 3FE We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!