Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia UK

We are seeking a Small Animal Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Churchfield Veterinary Centre in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will support our veterinary team in clinical tasks, including assisting with surgical procedures, promoting dental care, and providing consultations for health checks and general care.

We are a small animal practice based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with excellent commuter access, located just five minutes from Junction 37 of the M1 motorway. Our small animal department focuses on high-quality first-opinion care across orthopaedic, soft tissue and dental surgery, as well as internal medicine investigations. The clinic is well equipped with digital radiography, colour Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, comprehensive dentistry equipment, and an in-house laboratory.

We pride ourselves on exceptional client care, supported by a friendly, experienced team and a culture of collaboration and veterinary support.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, well-organised, and self-motivated individual with experience in practice, who works well as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential, and experience as a clinical coach would be an advantage. We actively support and encourage professional development across all areas of first opinion small animal practice.

This is a full-time role, but we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours. Shifts fall between 8:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, and flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

The position includes a 1-in-5 Saturday morning rota. There are no out-of-hours commitments, though some evening inpatient care may be necessary.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits: flexible options to suit you
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £32,000 per annum DOE

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other

• Veterinary Services

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Barnsley, England, United Kingdom

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