Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

West Yorkshire | Charity Practice | Permanent | Full-time & Part-time Opportunities
 

The Opportunity

Looking for an RVN role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day?

This well-established charity practice in West Yorkshire is looking for a Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their friendly, purpose-led team. The work is varied, fast-paced and incredibly rewarding ; with flexibility built into the rota to support a healthy work–life balance.

If you’re motivated by impact, teamwork and high-quality patient care, this could be the perfect next step.

The Practice

This busy charity hospital provides vital veterinary care to pets whose owners may otherwise struggle to access treatment.

The team environment is collaborative and supportive, with strong emphasis on case discussion, shared learning and continuous development. You’ll be working alongside colleagues with varied clinical interests, giving you access to a broad pool of knowledge and experience when managing cases.

Facilities include:

• Separate dog and cat kennelling

• In-house radiography

• Ultrasound

• Endoscopy

• Extensive orthopaedic equipment

The Role

As an RVN, you’ll play a key role across the hospital, including:

• Nurse consultations

• Inpatient care

• Dispensing medications

• Assisting in theatre, including Schedule 3 surgery

• Supporting colleagues and leading by example in a busy clinical environment
   

You’ll take pride in delivering high standards of nursing care, keeping pets calm and comfortable while ensuring owners are informed and supported.

This role would suit an RVN who enjoys clinical variety, thrives in a purpose-led environment, and is confident communicating with a wide range of clients and colleagues.

Work Pattern & Rota

A rota designed with work–life balance in mind:

• Part-time: 7.5 hours per day across 4 days per week

• Flexible working days agreed at interview

• Weekend working around 1 in 7

• Shared bank holiday cover (with choice where possible)

• Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day covered on a fair rolling rota
   

Shift patterns available:

• 8:30am – 5:00pm

• 9:30am – 6:00pm

• 9:45am – 6:15pm

Full-time opportunities are also available.

Salary

£26,500 – £31,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Flexible working options

• 3 days CPD + £500 annual allowance

• Full payment of RCVS fees

• Extensive internal CPD programmes

• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 days)

• Three additional paid days annually (Volunteering, Celebration & Wellbeing)

• Generous pension contributions

• Life assurance

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Retail and lifestyle discounts

• Enhanced family leave

• Staff veterinary service benefits

About You

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

• Confident in a busy hospital setting

• Comfortable assisting in theatre and delivering nurse consultations

• Strong communicator and team player

• Passionate about animal welfare and making a meaningful difference

Interested?

If you’re looking for a rewarding nursing role where your work genuinely impacts people and pets, I’d love to have a confidential conversation with you.

Feel free to get in touch with me directly ⬇️
📞 01392 793 199
📩 Emma.Pring@gvcvets.com