Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Lancaster Vets, Lancaster

Do you want to work in a well-established yet growing practice where work-life balance is a priority? Where your clinical interests are encouraged? And where you will truly feel supported? If so, Lancaster Vets can make it happen...

"Lancaster Vets - where every paw matters" is our motto and we've been a well trusted part of the Lancaster community since 1999. We aim to provide outstanding customer and patient care, and with a long-established team (who have over 100 years of combined experience!) we are truly proud of what we do.



Our team consist of 3 vets, 4 RVNs, 4 reception/client care team and practice manager (also an RVN), each with their own clinical interests; one of our vets has a qualification in acupuncture. Our Head Nurse has Cert VN ECC, ISFM DipFN & Adv Cert FB and another one of our nurses has several qualifications in canine massage therapy and rehabilitation. We love sharing knowledge and ideas whilst also having some fun too!



In addition to our excellent team and fantastic clients, you'll be joining in an exciting time of growth as we're in the process of developing a second site.

Who we're looking for...

We're looking for an RVN with a keen eye for detail, someone who's keen to get stuck in and although no two days are the same, someone who's happy to take on the typical nursing duties:

RVN consults/clinics Theatre duties Prep/ward duties Lab work


Our ideal candidate will have experience in conducting nurse consults / clinics and comfortable with monitoring anaesthesia / theatre duties.

So, lets discuss the role...

How does a 35-hour week, with no OOH, no on call and a 1:4 Saturday rota (Friday off if Saturday is worked) sound? Hopefully ticking some boxes!



What a typical week will look like:


Monday - off


Tuesday and Wednesday - 8:30 am - 6:30 pm


Thursday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm


Friday (3:4) / Saturday (1:4) - 8:30 am - 5:30 pm


No Sunday hours

Salary of 24,750 to 26,390 depending on experience (28,080 to 30,160 FTE).

Why choose us...

Purpose built, state of the art premises offering fantastic facilities and equipment. Training practice for RVNs and vet students (in association with UCLAN). RCVS accredited to GP status and we're working towards customer care awards. We have Silver Cat friendly status, Silver Rabbit Friendly status and are about to achieve our Dog Friendly status. IiE award at Bronze level, working towards Silver. Based in the fantastic city of Lancaster and nestled between Morecambe bay, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales - you'll never be short of things to do!


Why not visit our website to get a better feel for our practice!

As part of the VetPartners family, some fantastic benefits are on offer (pro rata):

6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 600 CPD Allowance per annum Free on street parking Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more CPD/training support Career progression opportunities

So, what are you waiting for, apply today!