Registered Veterinary Nurse

Ref:  38020
Contracted Hours:  31.87
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, BNS, SK9 3RN

Description: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our small animal practice, Barnsley Cortonwood Vets for Pets, for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, welcoming team.

Our purpose-built surgery is fully equipped to deliver excellent clinical care. You’ll be part of a close-knit team comprising 1 Vet, 2 Nurses, a Practice Manager, and 3 Client Care Advisors.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to utilise your nursing skills to their full potential, including admitting patients, monitoring anaesthetics, supporting recovery, and managing discharges. 

The ideal candidate will have strong general nursing experience and excellent customer service skills. You’ll be cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for animal welfare.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and friendly environment.

This is a part-time position, working 31.87 hours per week across 3 days, including a 1-in-4 Saturday rota.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary of up to £32,000 pro rata, depending on experience
  • No out-of-hours work or overnight inpatient checks 
  • Generous CPD allowance, including funded certificates
  • Regular social events and a strong focus on wellbeing
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
  • Exclusive company and high-street discounts and rewards 

This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse looking for a supportive environment, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare while providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:
In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.

Location: S73 0UF

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!

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  30 Mar 2026