Registered Veterinary Nurse

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 Avenue Vets on a full-time basis.

Avenue Vets is a well-established small animal practice based in Grantham, with a branch surgery in Bottesford. The team sees a varied first-opinion caseload, with a particular focus on dentistry thanks to a certificate-qualified vet and a strong dental caseload.

You’ll be joining a friendly, experienced team of 5 vets, 4 RVNs, a student nurse and a dedicated support team, offering a welcoming environment to develop your nursing skills and build strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Practice Highlights

• 4 consult rooms including 1 dedicated nurse consult room
• Dedicated dental theatre and x-ray
• Separate cat and dog wards
• Full in-house laboratory

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.

Working Pattern

• 37 hours per week
• Working 5 days per week, with four shifts from 8:30am–4:30pm and one shift from 9:30am–7pm
• 1 in 5 Saturday's working 8.30am-3.30pm (early finish given the following Friday at 12 noon)
• No OOH requirement

General Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work including prep and monitoring anaesthesia
• Imaging and lab work
• Inpatient care

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

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550…