Registered Veterinary Nurse

Ref:  38919
Contracted Hours:  40
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, KIR, SK9 3RN

Description: 

Are you passionate about providing a high level of care to animals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Look no further! At Vets for Pets Leeds Road Huddersfield we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our team.

With a diverse caseload that includes cats, dogs and small animals as well as specialised orthopaedic cases, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. Our small, friendly, and supportive team fosters a positive work environment where collaboration and teamwork thrives.

About the role:

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, including 1 in 3 Saturdays 9am-6.30pm. However, we are open to considering part-time hours, so if you have any specific requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We understand the importance of a having a good work life balance and can therefore be flexible to as and when these are worked and will be something discussed at interview. 

A day in the life of an RVN at our practice is both rewarding and diverse where we see a variety of patients and their owners and we ensure a smooth transition into our care.  We would like you to utilise your skills in both consults and minor surgical procedures.  The ideal candidate will assist our skilled surgeons in a variety of procedures, ranging from routine surgeries to advanced orthopaedic surgeries, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of care.

At our practice, tasks are shared equally amongst our dedicated nursing team, with daily organization to ensure efficiency and support for one another. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, with a qualified mental health first aider on staff to provide support when needed.
Vets for Pets Leeds Road Huddersfield are a small team based in a fast paced surgery consisting of 1 Practice manager, 2 RVNs, 2  Veterinary surgeons, and 3 Receptionists where we all consider ourselves a family feel team.

In return we can offer 

  • Competitive salary FTE and dependant on experience
  • Generous CPD, including all funded certificates
  • Enhanced holiday allowance (5.6 weeks per year based on full time position and this will be extended to 6.6 weeks on completion of 2 years service)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Exclusive group discounts including 20% across the Pets at Home Group, High Street Retailers and Gym Memberships

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals while enjoying a fulfilling career with an excellent work-life balance, we invite you to join us. Apply today to Tracey our Practice Manager - tracey.lowe@vetsforpets.com and become a valued member of our team.

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:  18 May 2026