Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal at Ivcevidensia

Blue House Vets is seeking a qualified and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our award-winning, forward-thinking practice in Biddulph, Staffordshire.

As an RVN at Blue House Vets, you will be encouraged to fully utilise your nursing skills. You will be involved in a wide range of clinical duties, including anaesthesia monitoring, patient care, laboratory work, imaging, nurse clinics, and consulting. You will not be expected to cover reception duties or administrative tasks such as insurance claims – your time and expertise will be focused entirely on nursing.

We also offer a dedicated nurse consulting room, and our diary is structured to allow for realistic caseloads and same-day emergencies, reducing stress and supporting smooth workflows.

This role offers complete flexibility, with working patterns available between 28 to 40 hours per week over 3, 4, or 5 days. All patterns must include some later finishes (6:00pm or 7:00pm), and one in three Saturday mornings. There are no out-of-hours or night shift requirements, with emergency care covered by Vets Now.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified and registered veterinary nurse with confidence in all areas of general nursing. You will be a clear and effective communicator, capable of working both independently and as part of a supportive team. A compassionate and professional approach to patient care is essential, as is a genuine interest in contributing to case discussions and the ongoing development of the practice. A commitment to continuous professional development is strongly encouraged and supported.

Applications from newly qualified nurses are warmly welcomed, and full support will be provided by our experienced team to help you grow into the role.

Blue House Vets is a well-established, single-site, 100% small animal practice based in Biddulph, on the Staffordshire/South Cheshire border. Our experienced team includes eight veterinary surgeons, five RVNs, one SVN, and six award-winning receptionists, supported by visiting specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasound, as well as an in-house acupuncture service.

We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of patient and client care in a modern, purpose-designed environment that prioritises the wellbeing of both our patients and our team. Our facilities include eight consulting rooms, two fully equipped theatres plus a dedicated dental theatre, a private end-of-life room, and separate cat and dog wards (we are a Cat Friendly Clinic with Silver accreditation), as well as an isolation ward.

We are fully equipped with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, tonometry, suction, cautery, and an in-house laboratory.

Our team benefits from a clinical office for focused work, two fully equipped staff rooms, and a private practice garden, all designed to support a healthy work-life balance. We actively promote staff wellbeing, with flexible breaks, dedicated rest areas, and a supportive, respectful workplace culture.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

* Private Medical Insurance

* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline 

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 

* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave

* Certificate support

* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

* Infection Prevention and Control Programme

* Quality Improvement Programme

* VDS cover

* RCVS fees

* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 

* Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

* Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Salary up to £31,000 DOE