Senior Veterinary Nurse
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Richmond House Vets, part of the well-established Gatehouse Veterinary Group, are looking for an ambitious and motivated Senior RVN to lead our practice into an exciting new chapter.
We are relocating to a brand-new, purpose-built site near Mirfield, fully equipped with modern facilities including a dental suite, separate species wards, digital x-ray, and theatres. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants real influence over how a practice develops and thrives.
As part of Gatehouse Veterinary Group, you'll benefit from the support, training, and guidance of a highly experienced leadership team, alongside the stability of a larger group. Gatehouse is proud to hold awards for outstanding performance within the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), and Richmond House Vets will be working towards PSS compliance at General Practice level.
We also have a strong focus on learning and development and aim to grow Richmond House Vets into a training practice for veterinary nurses.
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.
How You'll Make a Difference
As a Senior Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of nursing care while supporting and developing colleagues within the practice.
You'll manage more complex nursing cases, act as a source of guidance for the nursing team, and contribute to maintaining and improving clinical standards, workflows, and patient outcomes. You'll work closely with the wider practice team to support excellent patient and client care.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Lead the day-to-day management of the practice along with the leadership team
* Drive the practice forward through relocation and growth
* Support and develop the clinical and non-clinical team
* Act as a Clinical Coach, supporting student veterinary nurses
* Play a key role in achieving and maintaining PSS compliance
* Work closely with the wider Gatehouse Veterinary Group for support and best practice sharing
Hours & Rota
The role is based on a 40-hour working week, with hours worked over four or five days. There is a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota from 8:00am to 1:00pm, and the position does not include any out-of-hours responsibilities.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced and confident Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys supporting others and leading by example. You'll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with strong medical and surgical nursing skills
* Experience supporting, mentoring, or informally coaching colleagues
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A proactive approach to quality improvement, learning, and professional development
How We'll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
* A senior nursing role with opportunities to influence clinical standards and ways of working
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into leadership or specialist nursing roles
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
Work-life Balance
*6.6 weeks' annual leave
*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
*Additional annual leave for your birthday which is added to your allowance
Wellbeing
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Private Medical Insurance
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Cycle to Work scheme
Development
*£550 CPD allowance per annum
*24hrs paid CPD leave
*Certificate Support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon - our online veterinary encyclopaedia
*Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Additional
*Pension scheme
* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Discounted staff pet care
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £33,000 per annum
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