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Registered Veterinary Nurse (10 Month Fixed Term Contract)
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Registered Veterinary Nurse – 10-Month Part-Time Contract, Holmefield Vets
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s leading vet care provider, we trust ourselves with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose: healthier animals and happier owners.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Holmefield Vets on a part-time 10-month contract.
Practice Overview
Holmefield Veterinary Clinic is a friendly, long-established 100% small animal practice with an experienced and loyal team. We foster a strong, inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to follow their interests and achieve their best. Recent achievements include completing the Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care Certificate, reflecting our commitment to learning, development and clinical excellence.
Our main site is located in the beautiful village of Brayton, with a smaller branch practice in Sherburn-in-Elmet, in North Yorkshire—a stunning semi-rural area with an excellent lifestyle balance and transport links.
Selby offers direct trains to London, Manchester and Leeds, while York is just a 20-minute drive away.
Practice Highlights
- Recently refurbished practice
- Modern facilities including digital x-ray, K-laser, multiparameter monitoring, and Doppler blood pressure monitoring
- Separate cat and dog wards
- Dedicated bereavement room
Key Responsibilities
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral part of the clinical team, ensuring high-quality nursing care for patients and supporting exceptional client experiences.
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- Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and the broader practice team
- Take responsibility for nursing care, including first opinion medical and surgical cases
- Contribute to clinical standards and continuous clinical improvement
- Perform theatre work, inpatient care, consultations, and general nursing duties
Your Working Pattern
- Hours: 30 per week
- Shift pattern: Tuesday (8:30am–2:00pm), Wednesday (8:30am–7:00pm), Thursday (8:30am–6:00pm), Friday (8:30am–2:00pm)
- No weekends or out-of-hours rotas
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering excellent standards of care.
Ideal candidates will have: ✅ Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS ✅ Clinical practice experience, including growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing ✅ Strong communication skills to build positive client and colleague relationships ✅ Good organisational abilities and workload management skills ✅ Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and professional development
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we invest in long-term career growth and team wellbeing. When you join, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways, with progression into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership or clinical supervisor roles
- Ongoing learning and development, supported by experienced teams
- A values-driven culture of care, community, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer
In addition to an excellent professional opportunity, we provide: 📅 6.8 weeks’ annual leave, plus increasing holiday allowance with tenure 👨👩👧👦 Enhanced family-friendly policies (including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay) 🏥 Private Medical Insurance 💎 Employee wellbeing benefits, including a Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme 🏢 £550 CPD allowance + 24 hours paid leave annually 💼 RCVS and VDS fees fully covered 💡 Pension scheme with discounts 🐾 Discounted veterinary care for employees 🎁 Voluntary benefits—choose from Green Car salary sacrifice, retail discounts, and cashback offers (for eligible staff)
[Note: Some benefits will be prorated for part-time roles.]
Career and Wellbeing Commitment
We empower our teams through: 🎓 Upskilling opportunities with access to world-class learning resources 📈 Clear progression routes tailored to your ambitions 🤝 A supportive, collaborative community to thrive in
Whether you’re starting your career or seeking the next step, inspiring vet care offers resources, opportunity, and a welcoming team to help you grow.
£0 – £0 p.a. (Up to £30,604 prorata based on the role)
[Salary reflective of permanent roles at equivalent level when prorated for a 10-month contract.]
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