Registered Veterinary Nurse - Hospital and Clinic Nurse

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role that genuinely offers variety, development, and balance? Scarsdale Veterinary Group is delighted to offer a unique opportunity at Scarsdale Vets in Derby, combining hands‑on hospital nursing with nurse‑led consulting within a supportive first‑opinion team.

Practice Highlights

• 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards and 5 theatres, with expansion planned
• Advanced imaging suite with CT, MRI and digital X‑ray
• 3 ultrasound rooms and endoscopy suite
• Hydrotherapy pool and treadmills
• Dedicated chemotherapy treatment rooms

You will join a large, friendly and highly skilled nursing and veterinary team, working with a diverse and complex caseload in a supportive, collaborative environment.

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. In this varied and rewarding position, you will split your time between hospital nursing and first‑opinion consulting.

Hospital and Procedure Nursing:

You will support high‑quality patient care across anaesthesia, inpatient care, diagnostics, imaging and procedures. This includes performing Schedule 3 procedures under veterinary direction and working with advanced diagnostic equipment such as digital X‑ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and in‑house laboratory diagnostics. You will also contribute to the smooth running of the hospital, including stock control, equipment maintenance and efficient clinical workflows.

First Opinion Nursing & Consulting

You will deliver nurse‑led consultations within our first‑opinion nursing team, building strong and lasting relationships with clients. Clinics include wellness and preventative healthcare, chronic illness management, weight management, senior pet clinics, dental health and post‑operative care. This element of the role allows you to take real ownership of patient and client care while developing confidence in independent consulting. This blended position offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your skill set, grow professionally and enjoy a genuinely varied nursing role.

Working Pattern

This is a full‑time role working 38 hours per week over 4 days, with shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm. There is a 1 in 4 Saturday clinic shift from 8:30am to 6:00pm. You will also be part of the bank holiday on‑call rota, covering 1 to 2 bank holidays per year.

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

This role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys clinical excellence alongside client interaction, giving you the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills in a specialist‑led hospital while building confidence and autonomy in consulting.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, 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, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• 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
• 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
• 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 and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.