Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
Primary Care - Vet Nurse – Small Animal /
Richmond House Vets, Dewsbury [2189] /
On-site
Richmond House Vets, part of the friendly and supportive Gatehouse Veterinary Group, are looking for an RVN to join our team as we relocate to a brand-new, purpose-built site near Mirfield.
You’ll work closely with our Branch Manager and Veterinary Surgeons, in a well-equipped practice with modern theatres, dental suite, digital x-ray, and separate species wards, all while being supported to grow at your own pace.
The Role
* Day-to-day nursing support for vets and the Branch Manager
* Hands-on involvement in inpatient care, theatre, consults, and nurse clinics
* Encouraged and supported to build confidence in all areas of nursing
* Gradual involvement in training and mentoring as the practice develops
* Support with working towards Clinical Coach status when you’re ready
Career Progression Pathway
We’re committed to your development:
* Newly Qualified RVN support with structured guidance and mentoring
* Opportunities to take on nurse clinics, schedule 3 procedures, and areas of Interest
* Funded support and training to become a Clinical Coach
* Future progression within a training practice and the wider Gatehouse Veterinary Group
About You
* A Registered Veterinary Nurse (newly qualified welcome)
* Keen to learn, ask questions, and develop confidence
* Friendly, organised, and a strong team player
* Interested in teaching and supporting others in the future
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a group known for its strong training culture and award-winning PSS standards, with genuine support from experienced nurses, vets, and managers.
Working Hours
We are flexible in our approach and can offer either one full-time position or two part-time roles. The full-time position involves 40 hours per week, worked over 4 days, while part-time hours would consist of two 10-hour shifts per week.
As part of the role, you will participate in a 1-in-4 Saturday rota, which will take place at our sister practice, Gatehouse Vets. There are no out-of-hours duties required for this position.
Because our People Matter
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 -
Work-life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*Private medical insurance
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
*Non-accidental injury support
Development
*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
*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
Professional Memberships
*BVA membership
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Additional
*Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
*Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
*Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £30,000 DOE
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