We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at White Cross Vets, Tividale on a full-time basis.
Tividale is in the heart of the community with great transport links we are on a popular bus route and we're easily accessible by car, we're around 2 miles from the M5 and offer free parking.
We have some great equipment to support the growth of our team. Recently we have acquired a Class 4 Laser for post op wound management and support for our arthritics patients, a IM3 dental x-ray machine and a HQ vista machine. The practice is also supplied with a patient warming system, access to two multi-parameters for optimal patient monitoring, x-ray and ultrasound and a full Idexx Lab, to include urine microscopy.
Our team currently comprises of 3 RVNs, 2 Vet Surgeons, 4 client care team members, and 1 student nurse.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.
We understand that work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer a rota that can be tailored to suit your needs. We’re ideally looking for someone who can cover up to 37.5 hours per week, but we’re open to discussion on what works for you. Currently there are no requirements to participate in a Saturday morning rota but this could be a possibility in the future.
General responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and recovering surgical patients
- Carry out a variety of nurse consults
- Some schedule 3 opportunities (placing IV lines, taking bloods and performing scale and polish procedures)
- Taking x-rays including dental
- Running in-house laboratory tasks
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
- A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
- £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Up to £30,000 per annum DOE
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
