Registered Veterinary Nurse

Oakmount Vets
- Burnley, Burnley, North West

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Oakmount Vets on a full-timebasis.

Oakmount is a friendly, first opinion small animal practice that has been caring for the pets of Burnley and surrounding areas for over 25 years. Equipped with modern equipment we have 5 consulting rooms, 2 theatres (orthopaedics and soft tissue), digital x-ray with both vertical and horizontal beam, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood machines, as well as all the usual equipment.

We are ISFM feline friendly practice with aspirations to achieve the Gold status.

You’ll be part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values professional development, patient welfare, and high clinical standards. We are a Veterinary Nurse training practice, and you will work collaboratively with our team of 8 vets, 10 nurses and support staff.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Working shifts Monday to Friday
• 1 in 6 weekend rota with days off in lieu either side
• OOH shifts with inpatient care overnight, which is nurse-led on a sleep rota basis

• Provide nursing care across a range of medical and surgical cases
• You’ll get to run your own nurse clinics, with special interests warmly welcomed and encouraged
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to inpatients and surgical patients
• Contribute to patient care planning and the development of clinical standards

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption,…