Job Description

Are you looking for a part-time opportunity with a small, friendly, RCVS accredited practice?

We have an opportunity for an RVN to join our fantastic, supportive team.

About us:

Our practice opened in 2000, the first small animal veterinary surgery in Ossett and many of our team have worked with us for over a decade.


At Palmer and Duncan we pride ourselves on providing the best possible care in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere and work hard to build close relationships with our clients and patients.


Our small but perfectly formed team of 26 made up of 8 vets, 9 nurses and 9 on our client care team, work collaboratively in a positive and supportive environment. We want every member of our team to flourish within their role and CPD is actively encouraged. We're proud to have recently been awarded the maximum 3 Stars in the recent employee engagement survey.


We are a very sociable and happy team - like one big family. Everyone makes the tea!

The Role:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience Part-time, 26 hours - 3 days per week (Wed to Fri) 1:7 weekends/ week of evenings with overnight care of any inpatients. Time off in lieu following this week


We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed RVN, confident with nurse consults and monitoring of anaesthetics using a multiparameter machine. You'll be a team player with great communication skills

The Area:

Our practice is based in the West Yorkshire town of Ossett just a few miles outside Wakefield and only 12 miles from Leeds. All that city life has to offer is easily accessible including theatres, bars, restaurants, sporting and music venues plus plenty of shops and our very own twice weekly Ossett market.


There are lots of activities for the outdoorsy types in the surrounding countryside and we have great travel connections being just off the M1.

Our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata):

6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 600.00 CPD Allowance per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid plus one other membership subscription 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 Cycle to work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities


We are a proud member of the VetPartners family. We work hard to be a

great place to work

and as the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.