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 a knowledgeable, confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lake View Veterinary Centre on a part-time basis.

Lake View Veterinary Group is a friendly and experienced small animal group made up of three surgeries across Northamptonshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring team dedicated to delivering high standards of veterinary care across a varied first opinion caseload.

Based primarily across our Thrapston and Rushden branches, this role combines all aspects of first opinion nursing, including theatre, inpatient care, client care and nurse consultations. You’ll be joining a supportive team of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 8 nurses and dedicated support colleagues.

• 100% small animal practice group with three surgeries across Northamptonshire
• Supportive team of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 8 nurses and dedicated support colleagues
• Well-equipped facilities including colour ultrasound, digital x-ray and full in-house Idexx laboratory
• Gold standard anaesthesia equipment including Humphrey ADE circuits, multiparameter monitors, patient warming and oxygen generators

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.

• 30.88 hours per week
• Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30am to 7:00pm at Thrapston, Friday, 8:30am to 7:00pm at Rushden
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 12:00 noon at Thrapston
• No out-of-hours requirements

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare and client education
• Support client care and communication throughout the patient journey

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…