Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a supportive, friendly team and a role that prioritises your work–life balance? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing small animal practice in Lancaster that is proud to deliver excellent patient care and has been part of the local community since 1999.

Key details

• Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Hours: 35 hours per week

• Weekends/OOH: 1:4 Saturdays (with Friday off if you work the Saturday), no OOH, no Sundays, no on-call

• Salary: £24,750–£26,390 (£28,080–£30,160 FTE), dependent on experience

About the role
You will be joining a supportive, close-knit team of 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 4 client care staff and a practice manager (RVN), all with their own special interests — ranging from ECC and feline nursing to acupuncture and rehabilitation. As the practice continues to grow and with a second site in development, this is an exciting time to join.

Your role will cover the full mix of nursing duties, including:

• Nurse consults and clinics

• Theatre and anaesthesia monitoring

• Prep and ward work

• Laboratory duties

The practice is RCVS-accredited, a training practice for vet students and RVNs, and holds Silver ISFM Cat Friendly and Silver Rabbit Friendly status — with Dog Friendly accreditation pending.

Typical working pattern

• Monday: Off

• Tuesday: 8.30am – 6.30pm

• Wednesday: 8.30am – 6.30pm

• Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm

• Friday (3 in 4): 8.30am – 5.30pm

• Saturday (1 in 4): 8.30am – 5.30pm

About you
We are looking for an RVN who:

• Has experience running nurse clinics and consults

• Is confident monitoring anaesthesia and working in theatre

• Has a proactive, positive approach with excellent client care skills

• Enjoys being part of a supportive and progressive team

The package

• Salary: £24,750–£26,390 (£28,080–£30,160 FTE) depending on experience

• 6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)

• £600 CPD allowance per year, with full support for career progression

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Enhanced parental, maternity, adoption, and surrogacy pay

• Health Shield cash plan for a wide range of treatments (dentistry, physio, sports massage etc.)

• Free on-street parking

• Colleague discounts on veterinary services

• "My Perks” shopping and travel discounts scheme

Location
Based in Lancaster, the practice offers the perfect blend of city and countryside living — nestled between Morecambe Bay, the Lake District, and the Yorkshire Dales, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, water sports, and more.

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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