Are you a qualified (or soon-to-be qualified) Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a fulfilling part-time role in a supportive, collaborative, and genuinely kind team? If so, we’d love to welcome you to Harrogate Vets4Pets!
This position is a part-time role working 16 to 30 hours per week. This involves either 2, 8-hour shifts or 3, 10-hour shifts. You will also work 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am to 6pm) with time off in lieu.
Why Join Us?
We offer great progression opportunities in practice, whether you're looking to develop leadership skills, schedule procedures, or pursue CPD development.
We’ve built a calm, respectful, and inclusive culture where every team member is valued and supported, even on tougher days. We believe in bringing your full self to work and being part of a team that truly cares for each other.
Our standalone practice is light, spacious, air-conditioned, and located opposite a beautiful park—ideal for lunch breaks or dog walks. We’re also conveniently next to a supermarket, with bean-to-cup coffee, a variety of teas, and frequent Bettys cakes.
What We're Looking For
* Respect and compassion for patients, clients, and colleagues
* Attention to detail and thorough record-keeping
* A growth mindset and openness to learning from challenges
* Willingness to share ideas and contribute to clinical discussions
* Interest in leading or supporting practice initiatives (e.g., nurse obesity clinics)
* Passionate about your nursing career and eager to develop your own areas of interest
About Us
We’re a close-knit, experienced group comprising 5 RVNs, 1 SVN, 4 vets—including our Practice Owner Leigh-Anne—our hands-on Practice Manager Sue, and a dedicated clinical care team that includes a Mental Health First Aider.
We pride ourselves on maintaining high clinical standards and benefit from visiting specialists in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, and ultrasonography. We focus on keeping cases in-house, including those managed by vets with a passion for soft tissue surgery and a medicine certificate holder, providing ample opportunities for clinical growth.
Learning and development are core to our practice, supported by two clinical coaches and dedicated time for one-to-one support. Our nurses lead audits, protocols, social events, and practice accreditations, and we’re committed to helping individuals pursue their passions and special interests.
Nurses here are trusted to carry out Schedule 3 procedures and utilize their skills fully. We’re also proud to be an inclusive, accessible practice with wheelchair access, a hearing loop, a digital stethoscope, and an open approach to individual needs.
What We Offer
* £25k - £31k pro rata DOE
* 5.6 weeks holiday plus your birthday off
* 1 in 4 Saturdays, no Sundays
* Optional access to AXA private health insurance
* Enhanced maternity leave after two years’ service
* RCVS, VDS, and one other membership of your choice
* Income protection (after 1 year)
* Funded CPD including certificates
* First aid training (human)
* Mental Health First Aider on site & counselling services
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and more
* New uniforms designed for the real work we do
We value diversity and inclusivity. If you meet the role requirements, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat, contact Sue at Sue.unsworth@vetsforpets.com.
Location: HG2 7DB
Pets see people. They aren’t biased or discriminatory. We draw inspiration from pets and respect all differences. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we encourage everyone to be themselves. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly match, if you believe you can contribute through your values and behaviors, we want to hear from you!
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