Registered Veterinary Nurse

  • Nurse Seekers
  • Burnley, Lancashire
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Small Animal Practice

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a busy, independent first-opinion small animal practice seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their close-knit team. This role offers the opportunity to fully utilise your nursing skills within a supportive and well-equipped environment.

The practice benefits from modern facilities and a varied caseload, including advanced diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental suite, in-house laboratory, and endoscopy. The premises include multiple consult rooms, theatres, inpatient wards, and dedicated nursing and support areas.

The ideal candidate will:

Place strong emphasis on client care and patient welfare

Be confident conducting nurse consultations and managing admissions and discharges

Actively participate in anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing

Provide high standards of inpatient care and recovery

Be comfortable with laboratory work and clinical administration

Support junior team members and student nurses

Bring enthusiasm and ideas to help develop the practice

Thrive within a small, collaborative team

The role offers:

4-day working week (08 30)

Shared on-call rota:

o 1 in 4 weekends (Friday evening, Saturday & Sunday)

o 1 2 weekday evenings per month

o On-call support for the vet only, with generally quiet out-of-hours work

Shared overnight hospitalisation duties with time off in lieu

Varied and engaging caseload

Benefits include:

Competitive salary dependent on experience

CPD fully encouraged and funded

Funding and support for further certificates

Professional fees paid

Private medical insurance

Discounted veterinary care and medications for personal pets

Requirements:

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Valid professional registration

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

This is a fantastic opportunity for an RVN looking to progress their career in a friendly, well-supported practice.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jack at Nurse Seekers on (url removed) or (phone number removed)