We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Scarsdale Vets, Stapenhill on a full-time basis. Part-time hours will also be considered.
Scarsdale Vets is proud to provide outstanding care to pets and their owners across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. Alongside our central hospital and referral centre, our community practices, including Stapenhill, Hilton, and Mickleover, deliver high-quality, first opinion care in convenient local settings. The Stapenhill practice is well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray, two operating theatres, and dedicated consulting spaces, including a nurse consult room.
As a well-established and RCVS-accredited small animal practice, we are passionate about delivering exceptional care and building strong relationships within our local community. Our team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, and Client Care Advisors, all working collaboratively to provide a supportive and welcoming environment. We are also proud to run a wide range of nurse-led clinics, contributing to preventative healthcare and ongoing patient wellbeing.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
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.
This is a varied role across our Stapenhill, Hilton, and Mickleover sites, with occasional cover at other Scarsdale locations if required. You’ll be involved in all aspects of first opinion nursing, including anaesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, inpatient care, and nurse-led clinics.
This is a full-time role working 38 hours over 4 days per week, including a share of evening and weekend shifts with a pro rota Saturday. Alternative working patterns may be considered, but will include some evening and weekend commitments.
General responsibilities include:
Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasound
Run and support nurse clinics, promoting preventative healthcare
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 IVC Evidensia, 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