Are you a compassionate and dedicated RVN looking to join a supportive and progressive team? This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly, long-established practice that blends tradition with modern veterinary care.

Key Details

• Location: Colne, Lancashire (with work across Burnley and Barnoldswick branches)

• Role: Registered Veterinary Nurse

• Salary: Dependent on experience (up to £16.05/hour, weekends paid additionally)

• Hours: Full time, average 36.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days

• Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends (alternating Saturday day shifts and full weekends, with time off in lieu)

• OOH: Covered by dedicated night RVN team at the Colne branch

The Role
As a key member of the nursing team, you will:

• Carry out nurse consults, admissions and discharges

• Monitor anaesthesia and provide surgical nursing support

• Deliver inpatient care and recovery

• Undertake lab work and clinical administration

• Support student nurses and junior team members

• Play an active role in shaping clinical services and using your full nursing skillset

About the Practice

• RCVS-accredited, multi-site small animal practice with over 100 years of community service

• Modern facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory

• 24/7 care provided for clients, with a dedicated OOH night RVN team

• Supportive, experienced team of vets, nurses and support staff with a strong focus on teamwork and patient care

Location
Colne is a welcoming Lancashire market town surrounded by beautiful countryside. The area offers:

• Easy access to the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland

• Good transport links to Manchester, Leeds and Preston

• A strong sense of community with local shops, markets and amenities

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £16.05/hour DOE (with additional weekend pay)

• 6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays

• Generous CPD allowance with support for further qualifications

• RCVS fees paid

• Company pension scheme

• Health Shield wellbeing plan (dentistry, physio, massage etc.)

• Staff discounts for your own pets

• Supportive working environment focused on wellbeing and career progression

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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