Registered Veterinary Nurse

Lawrence Veterinary Centre, Eastwood, Nottingham, East Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Part Time

DOE

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 Lawrence Vets on a part-time basis.

Lawrence Vets is a long-established practice on the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire border with great access to the countryside and surrounding area. We are a friendly team, and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient and client care with a strong focus on maintaining high clinical standards, which we continually strive to develop and enhance.

We have an amazing practice located in Eastwood that underwent an extensive refurbishment 3 years ago. We now have a dedicated cat only clinic that sits alongside our main surgery we also have a dental suite, imaging suite, separate isolation facilities, laboratory room and have certificate holders in cardiology and feline medicine alongside a wealth of experience throughout the team.

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 range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

Working Pattern

Part-time role working every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Shift patterns vary and are worked on a rota basis.
Participation in the weekend rota is required.
Current weekend commitment is 1 in 6 Saturday mornings, working 8:30am–1:00pm.

General Responsibilities

Nurse Clinics

Inpatient Care

Theatre Work

Lab and diagnostic support for our veterinary surgeons

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

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

How We’ll Support You

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

Clear career pathways 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

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 24 hours paid leave

Certificate support

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Please note benefits will be subject to pro-rata amounts

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Lawrence Veterinary Centre, Eastwood

166 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3GG, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Talent Partner

Bethany Baker

bethany.baker@ivcevidensia.com