Registered Veterinary Nurse - Part-Time
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England
Primary Care - Vet Nurse – Small Animal /
Scarsdale Vets, Alfreton [2110] /
On-site
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Scarsdale Vets, Alfreton
Salary up to £32,000 FTE DOE
Part-time, 27 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Scarsdale Vets in Alfreton. This is a varied and rewarding role within a well-equipped, purpose-built practice, ideal for an RVN looking to work as part of a close-knit team while benefiting from the support of a wider veterinary network.
Role Details
This nursing position is based at our Alfreton site, working three days per week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with additional Saturday morning cover on a 1 in 4 rota at our Langley Mill site.
Your role will be a mix of operating and consulting days, working alongside a small, collaborative team of vets, CCAs and VCAs. In addition to clinical duties, you will be involved in stock control, ordering, maintenance, and supporting the day-to-day running of the practice, with guidance and support from our hub management team.
Work Schedule
*Part-time role of 27 hours per week
*Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
*Saturday mornings 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on a 1 in 4 rota
*No out of hours, as all OOH care is provided by our Pride Park hospital
About the Practice
Alfreton is a busy, purpose-built practice that works as part of the Scarsdale Vets group, alongside our network of seven practices and our main hospital at Pride Park.The practice is well equipped with three consulting rooms, theatre, x-ray, laboratory, and dental facilities, allowing you to work to a high clinical standard in a modern environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is motivated, organised, and enjoys being part of a small team. You will be confident in both theatre and consult-based nursing, with a positive and flexible approach to practice life.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and well-structured practice, with access to excellent facilities, a strong team network, and genuine opportunities for development within the Scarsdale and IVC Evidensia group.
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 up to £32,000 FTE DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave
*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
*Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Private Medical Insurance
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
*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 and Nurses can apply for research funding
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Additional
*Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
*Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution
*Discounted staff pet care
£0 - £32,000 a year
Up to £32,000 FTE DOE
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