Registered Veterinary Nurse

Overview

Join Our Growing Team as a Registered Veterinary Nurse at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital! Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and making pets your top priority? At Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, this is more than a job—it's our mission. We're an innovative, rapidly expanding, RCVS specialist-led referral hospital near Derby, and we want you to be part of our dedicated nursing team.

About Us
Dovecote is a leading multi-disciplinary referral hospital based in Castle Donington, specialising in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Oncology, and Dermatology. Our services also include certificate-led Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology, alongside a first opinion and out-of-hours emergency service for the local community. Equipped with cutting-edge digital imaging facilities—MRI, CT, digital X-ray, and ultrasound—we're at the forefront of veterinary care and innovation.

The Role

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse on our expanding team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week, structured over four 10-hour shifts
• Shift Times:
  Scheduled between 07:30 and 19:30
• Breaks: 30-minute unpaid lunch daily
• Days Off:
  Three days off per week
• Weekend Rota:
  Participate in our weekend rota with time off in lieu
• Out of
  
  Hours:
  
  Some weekend out-of-hours shifts supporting our Mi-Night service alongside inpatient care

• Join a passionate nursing team of 24 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 1 Student VN, committed to your personal and professional growth
• Engage in a varied and rewarding role including anaesthesia monitoring, nurse-led consults, catheter placements, blood sampling, and inpatient care
• Work alongside a diverse group of specialist vets across Neurology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and First Opinion Surgery
• Thrive in a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation

• Competitive salary: £25,397 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• 5 weeks  annual leave plus bank holidays, with a flexible 4-week buy/sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Heavily discounted pet treatments and products
• Fully funded CPD and professional fees
• Auto-enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Subsidised gym membership, cycle-to-work schemes, and wellness initiatives

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you re a motivated, enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse eager to grow your career within a forward-thinking, specialist-led team, we want to hear from you. Apply now by clicking the button below and become part of something truly special at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital!