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Apply Choose between 4 longer days or 5 shorter days each week. Requirement to participate in a Saturday morning rota, with time off given in lieu. No night duties. No out-of-hours. Inpatients are transferred to another site – meaning no overnight care.
Assisting vets in theatre, including anaesthetics. Taking a leading role in patient care – from inducing patients to taking X-rays. Running and developing nurse clinics (e.g. weight management, diabetic clinics, post-op checks). Providing excellent inpatient care. Working with modern equipment including digital X-ray, dental X-ray, and ultrasound. Supporting our Student Veterinary Nurse training, as we are a training practice.
4 Registered Veterinary Nurses 1 Student Veterinary Nurse 3 Client Care Team Members 5 Veterinary Surgeons
6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata) Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Up to 4 days of paternity leave for new pets Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership Non-accidental injury support Private medical insurance 2 discretionary wellbeing days
£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
VDS cover RCVS fees
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer Five days to volunteer for a charity of your choice Discounted staff pet care Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
White Cross Vets, Northampton, East Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £30,000 DOE
Are you a passionate and proactive RVN looking for your next opportunity? Our fantastic practice at White Cross Vets, Northampton is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
Fix or Flex – Rotas That Work for You
We understand that work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer a rota that can be tailored to suit your needs. We’re ideally looking for someone who can cover up to 40 hours per week, but we’re open to discussion on what works for you.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding RVN role where you’ll make a real difference every day. Key responsibilities include:
About the Team
At White Cross Vets, we live by our four core principles: quality, integrity, responsibility, and growth.
We’re a fantastic and friendly team made up of:
We’re proud to be part of IVC Evidensia, which was certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute – the first veterinary organisation in the UK to receive this recognition.
Our team has a family ethos, enjoying regular meals out and wellbeing treats.
If you're an RVN who thrives in a supportive environment, enjoys variety in your role and values flexibility - we'd love to hear from you.
Because our employees 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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional
White Cross Vets, Northampton
The Boulevard, Weston Favell Shopping Centre, NN3 8JP, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.