Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Blue House Vets on a part-time basis. Blue House Veterinary Centre is a long-established, single-site small animal practice based in Biddulph, Staffordshire. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of clinical care and maintaining a strong reputation within the local community. Our friendly, close-knit team creates a welcoming and supportive environment where collaboration and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Our team consists of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, 5 Receptionists, and a Practice Manager. We are proud of our spacious premises and excellent facilities, including a large staff room with added perks such as a massage chair, plus outdoor garden space for breaks. We foster a genuinely supportive, family-feel culture and are looking for someone who will contribute positively to this environment.

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 part-time role averaging 25 hours per week, typically across 2 full days and 1 half day. There is a 1 in 3 Saturday rota (8:00am-1:00pm), with no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, allowing for a strong work-life balance. You will be involved in a range of general nursing duties including inpatient care, nurse consultations, and assisting in theatre and diagnostic procedures.

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to client education and preventative care

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