Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Full-Time | Modern Small Animal Practice | Lancashire

Location: Lancashire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, including 1 in 3 weekends
Flexible Working Options Available

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a modern, recently renovated small animal veterinary practice in Lancashire. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a veterinary nurse looking to expand their clinical skills within a supportive, progressive and well-equipped first-opinion practice.

With excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District, this position offers the perfect balance between a rewarding veterinary career and excellent lifestyle opportunities.

Why Join This Veterinary Practice?

This well-established, community-focused veterinary practice has recently undergone extensive renovation and now offers a modern, advanced clinical environment with excellent facilities. The practice provides a wide range of services, including orthopaedics and laparoscopic surgery, making it an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse seeking career progression and hands-on clinical development.

The successful candidate will join a highly supportive team of five experienced vets, including a three-times certificate holder in surgery, alongside a strong nursing and support team committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care.

The practice prides itself on maintaining a genuinely collaborative culture, investing in its people and creating an environment where team members are supported to thrive professionally.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

The practice is fully equipped with advanced veterinary technology, including:

• Digital X-ray
• In-house laboratory
• High-quality ultrasound
• Laparoscopy and endoscopy equipment
• Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray
• Orthopaedic equipment
• Capnography and ventilators
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Rabbit-friendly facilities

There are regular opportunities to assist with advanced procedures, making this an excellent role for an RVN looking to broaden clinical exposure and develop specialist interests.

The Role – Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

This is a varied and rewarding position where the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patient care and practice growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering exceptional patient care through nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities
• Supporting consultations, surgical procedures and inpatient care
• Monitoring anaesthesia and patient recovery
• Managing patient admissions and discharges
• Delivering an outstanding level of client care and communication
• Working collaboratively within a supportive and experienced veterinary team
• Ensuring compliance with all clinical, operational and regulatory standards

About the Candidate

The practice is seeking an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Applicants with 1–2 years of UK veterinary nursing experience are particularly encouraged to apply, although applications are welcomed from candidates at different stages of their career who are confident, motivated and eager to continue learning.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be RCVS registered
• Be a proactive and compassionate Veterinary Nurse
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be motivated to contribute positively to a growing practice environment
• Be keen to develop clinical skills and embrace learning opportunities

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside an excellent benefits package:

Health & Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance (3x salary)

Annual Leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
• Additional paid ‘Day for You’

Learning & Development

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid CPD leave annually
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and structured internal career pathways

Additional Benefits

• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Staff discount

Work-Life Balance

The practice is passionate about supporting a healthy work-life balance and welcomes conversations around flexible working arrangements. This role is ideally full-time (40 hours per week) with a 1 in 3 weekend rota.

Apply Today

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking veterinary practice investing heavily in both its people and facilities. For a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a supportive team, excellent clinical exposure and genuine career development in Lancashire, this could be the perfect next step.

To apply please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.stewart@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58066