Registered Veterinary Nurse – Procedure Nurse
Location: Belper, England, United Kingdom
Salary: Up to £26,000 DOE
Hours: 33.66 hours per week over 4 days
About the Practice
Riverside Veterinary Centre in Belper, Derbyshire is a well‑established single‑site small animal practice. We have recently secured a new building one mile away in Milford and will move in early 2026 to a larger space that will allow us to expand facilities and improve the working environment for our team.
Our team includes seven veterinary surgeons, six registered veterinary nurses, one senior veterinary nurse, three receptionists and a practice manager. We pride ourselves on a genuinely supportive and respectful workplace where everyone looks out for each other.
Role Details
As a registered veterinary nurse you will work part‑time 33.66 hours per week across four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Your shifts will vary between 8am‑5pm or 10am‑7pm, with one Saturday morning 8am‑1pm scheduled every third week.
You will be encouraged to make full use of your nursing skills. Your day‑to‑day duties will include anaesthesia monitoring, patient care, laboratory work, imaging and nurse clinics. You may occasionally assist on reception, but the focus of your role will always be on nursing and delivering the highest standard of care.
Emergency care is handled by Vets Now. You may occasionally be required to stay late to assist with a later case. On the rare occasion a patient is hospitalised overnight, you may be asked to complete checks.
Responsibilities
* Anaesthesia monitoring
* Patient care
* Laboratory work
* Imaging
* Nurse clinics
* Occasional reception assistance
Qualifications
* Registered veterinary nurse with a minimum of three years post‑qualification experience
* Confidence across all areas of general nursing
* Strong communicator who thrives both independently and as part of a team
* Compassion, professionalism and a genuine love for supporting patients and clients alike
* A commitment to learning and continuous professional development
Why Join Us?
At Riverside we truly value each member of our team. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment where your wellbeing and career progression are a real priority.
Benefits
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Birthday paid day off
* Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership discount
* Non‑accidental injury support
* £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 encyclopedia provider
* All vets and nurses can apply for research funding
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Pension – 5% employee / 3% employer
* Reward gateway giving discounts and cashback
* Discounted staff pet care
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
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