Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse who loves variety, teamwork, and making a real difference every day? Eastwood Vets for Pets is looking for a confident, compassionate RVN to join our friendly, supportive practice on a fixed-term contract until August 2026. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a practice that genuinely values its nurses, we’d love to meet you.

This role is a full time role working 40 hours per week, working 5 x 8 hour shifts. Please note this is a fixed term contract role until August 2026.

About us 
Eastwood is a small town located just twenty minutes between Nottingham and Derby and close to East Midlands Airport. The practice is minutes away from busy Giltbrook retail park and a large IKEA, and we are situated close to both junctions 26 and 27 of the M1 motorway. There are regular bus routes to nearby towns and cities and the new Ilkeston train station is just ten minutes away.

You will be working alongside Jon, our very experienced practice owner who is a certificate holder in small animal surgery, exotic animal practice, he is also an advanced practitioner in small animal surgery and zoological medicine. Jon also has a further qualification in endoscopy and endosurgery. We have an endoscopy set up in practice. 

Jon is supported by four fantastic vets and an experienced nursing team consisting of head nurse, 4 nurses, 2 student nurse, animal care assistant and supported by Practice Manager and 4 client care advisors. A friendly close-knit team who often will go for walks in the peak district and out for meals.

We have a keen focus on skill advancement in our practice, with a generous CPD package offered. This is demonstrated with current staff members undertaking many certificates. 

Our practice team is committed to providing a gold standard and client care, constantly going above and beyond. The ideal candidate will be looking to work in a patient focused practice, so excellent communication skills and dedication to your work are a must.

About you and the role
We’re looking for a proactive, enthusiastic team player who is keen to work in a progressive, fast paced first opinion practice, with high clinical standards. You’ll be a confident and motivated RVN with some experience behind you, if you are interested in and/or are a clinical coach this would be an advantage. 

The key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the veterinary nurse role, delivering excellent patient and client care. You'll have the opportunity to help us shape the practice from day one.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 pro rata and dependant on experience
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• Holiday Allowance 5.6 weeks progressing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years
• Paid memberships.
• Generous CPD budget.
• Free parking.
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.

To find out more about this great opportunity, please contact Emma from our Talent Acquisition Team at NorthVet@vets4pets.com

Location: NG16 3GR

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!