Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Pride Park, Derby, East Midlands. This is a full-time, on-site position.
How You’ll Make a Difference
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 wide range of cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the hospital. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be involved in anaesthesia, inpatient care, procedures, diagnostics, and imaging. You will also have the opportunity to perform Schedule 3 procedures under veterinary direction, helping to develop your clinical autonomy and skill set. You will work with advanced diagnostic equipment including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and in-house laboratory diagnostics, gaining valuable experience across a broad caseload. Alongside your clinical duties, you will support the smooth running of the hospital, contributing to stock control, equipment maintenance, and team workflows. This is a full-time role averaging 38 hours per week across 4 days, with shifts between 7:30am and 7:00pm, including occasional twilight shifts (3:00pm–12:00am). You will also take part in a 1 in 6 weekend rota.
General responsibilities include:
- Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied and complex caseload
- Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
- Assist with advanced diagnostics and imaging, including CT and MRI
- Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
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
- At least one year of post-registration experience in clinical practice
- Confidence working independently with a strong foundation in nursing protocols
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- 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 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- Certificate support
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
For any questions, contact Elliott Burgin at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].