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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (part-time considered) 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (8 am – 1 pm, paid in addition) No Sundays, no bank holidays, no out-of-hours
6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata) Increasing holiday allowance with length of service Birthday as a paid day off £2,000 welcome bonus £2,000 relocation allowance (for eligible candidates) £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata) RCVS and VDS fees paid Pension scheme, private medical insurance and employee wellbeing initiatives Staff pet care discounts Plus, access to our Pawsome Benefits platform with discounts and rewards Apply
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Rhodes Vets, Kingsthorpe, East Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £31,000 DOE
Are you a confident, enthusiastic RVN looking for a role where your skills are valued and your ideas supported? At Rhodes Vets we’re proud of our welcoming, close-knit team and we’re looking for another passionate nurse to join us. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time hours, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
No out-of-hours – enjoy your evenings and weekends
Up to £31,000 DOE (FTE) plus paid Saturday mornings (1 in 4), £2,000 welcome bonus and a £2,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates
Flexibility – full or part-time considered
Dedicated nurse consult room to run your own clinics
Opportunity to develop and pursue your own special interests – we’ll support you all the way
About the Role
This is a varied nursing role where you’ll be hands-on in all areas of practice life. You’ll run your own clinics (health checks, vaccinations, weight management, nail clips and more), provide inpatient care, monitor anaesthetics, assist with imaging (digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy) and perform in-house lab work.
We’ll encourage you to develop your skills and special interests – one of our RVNs is also a qualified physiotherapist running her own clinics, and we’re open to supporting your ideas too.
About Us
Rhodes Vets has been part of the local community for over 60 years, with a loyal client base and some very long-standing staff. You’ll mainly be based at our spacious Kingsthorpe practice, a beautiful period building with a dedicated dental suite, large theatre, three consult rooms (including one just for nurses), and separate cat and dog areas. You’ll also occasionally support our smaller Far Cotton branch.
Our team is made up of 4 vets, 3 RVNs and 8 support staff. Between us we hold certificates in Small Animal Medicine and Veterinary Imaging. We’re proud to be a supportive workplace where everyone’s contribution matters.
Location
Kingsthorpe is a lively suburb of Northampton, combining historic charm with great amenities and green spaces. It’s well-connected, giving you the best of suburban life with easy access to the town centre and beyond.
The Rota
Because Our People Matter
Alongside a competitive salary of up to £31,000, plus a £2,000 welcome bonus and a £2,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates you’ll receive:
Rhodes Vets, Kingsthorpe
95 Queens Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, NN2 6LR, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit 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 Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.