Registered Veterinary Nurse – Scarsdale Vets, Derby
Up to £32,000 DOE
Full or Part Time – 38 hours over 4 days (1 in 4 Saturdays)
Join a team where your passion for client care truly matters
We’re looking for a friendly and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our brilliant team at Scarsdale Vets, working across our Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby and our Park Farm Practice in Allestree. This is a unique role that offers the best of both worlds – developing your consulting skills within a dedicated nurse team while maintaining hands-on clinical work in practice.
Role Details
You’ll be part of our team of dedicated practice nurses who work hard to build lasting relationships with clients and continually improve the clinics we offer. Consulting at Pride Veterinary Centre provides a great opportunity to develop your confidence and explore specialist clinics such as osteoarthritis and renal disease management. At Park Farm, you’ll enjoy a varied mix of nurse clinics, surgical support, and general nursing duties as part of a small, close-knit team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client contact, has a passion for preventative healthcare, and takes pride in delivering excellent standards of patient care.
Work Schedule
Full-time: 38 hours per week over 4 daysHours between 8am and 7pm1 in 4 SaturdaysPart-time applicants are also welcome to apply
About the Practice
Scarsdale Vets consists of 9 local practices offering high-quality care, each with its own friendly, community feel. Our Park Farm site, established in 2011, sits within a busy shopping precinct and has become a valued part of the Allestree community.
Our Pride Veterinary Centre is a state-of-the-art hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities, ensuring our patients receive exceptional care. You’ll work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are passionate about professional development and client relationships.
What We’re Looking For
RCVS Registered Veterinary NurseConfident with anaesthesia and nurse clinicsExcellent organisational skills and communicationStrong interest in client interaction and preventative healthcare
Desirable Skills
Experience running or developing specialist clinicsKnowledge of nutrition and weight managementStock control or ordering experienceFull UK driving licence
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 DOE, you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
6.6 weeks annual leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work schemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing including discounted gym membershipNon-accidental injury support
Development
£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
VDS coverRCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee / 3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet care