Registered Veterinary Nurse – Scarsdale Vets, Derby
Up to £32,000 DOE
Full or Part Time – 38 hours over 4 days (1 in 4 Saturdays)
Join a team where your passion for client care truly matters
We’re looking for a friendly and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our brilliant team at Scarsdale Vets, working across our Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby and our Park Farm Practice in Allestree. This is a unique role that offers the best of both worlds – developing your consulting skills within a dedicated nurse team while maintaining hands-on clinical work in practice.
You’ll be part of our team of dedicated practice nurses who work hard to build lasting relationships with clients and continually improve the clinics we offer. Consulting at Pride Veterinary Centre provides a great opportunity to develop your confidence and explore specialist clinics such as osteoarthritis and renal disease management. At Park Farm, you’ll enjoy a varied mix of nurse clinics, surgical support, and general nursing duties as part of a small, close-knit team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client contact, has a passion for preventative healthcare, and takes pride in delivering excellent standards of patient care.
Work Schedule
* Full-time: 38 hours per week over 4 days
* Hours between 8am and 7pm
* 1 in 4 Saturdays
* Part-time applicants are also welcome to apply
About the Practice
Scarsdale Vets consists of 9 local practices offering high-quality care, each with its own friendly, community feel. Our Park Farm site, established in 2011, sits within a busy shopping precinct and has become a valued part of the Allestree community.
Our Pride Veterinary Centre is a state-of-the-art hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities, ensuring our patients receive exceptional care. You’ll work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are passionate about professional development and client relationships.
What We’re Looking For
* RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
* Confident with anaesthesia and nurse clinics
* Excellent organisational skills and communication
* Strong interest in client interaction and preventative healthcare
* Experience running or developing specialist clinics
* Knowledge of nutrition and weight management
* Stock control or ordering experience
* Full UK driving licence
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £32,000 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing including discounted gym membership
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
Scarsdale Vets, Pride Veterinary Centre, Derby
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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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