Registered Veterinary Nurse

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Carrick Veterinary Centre

Location: Chesterfield, Barlborough, & Mansfield
Contract: Permanent | 38.5 hours OR 32 hours a week with 1:4 Saturday shifts

Practice Type: Small Animal, First Opinion 

Competitive Salary: Salary up to £28,500 FTE depending on experience

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature. 

We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Carrick Veterinary Centre

We are looking for two Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our team. We have two contracts available for 38.5 hours a week and 32 hours a week, both with a share in the 1 in 4 Saturday rota - we can be flexible on days. This role will also be based across all three of our practices in Chesterfield, Barlborough, and Mansfield.   

Carrick Veterinary Centre are a well-established, multi-site practice across Chesterfield, Barlborough, and Mansfield, with all three branches within 20 minutes of each other and offering great access to the M1. Situated close to local amenities, including the popular Dobbies Garden Centre at Barlborough, the practice provides a varied and rewarding caseload supported by advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, including laparoscopic surgery, dental radiography, and orthopaedic procedures performed by a certificate holder in surgery.

Home to a skilled team of eight vets, seven nurses, PCAs and dedicated support staff, Carrick Vets is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and holds ISFM Gold and Silver Cat Friendly accreditations across its sites, alongside Dogs Trust Dog Friendly status at Hollywell. The team prides itself on its open, supportive culture, with CPD and certificate study encouraged, a strong focus on development, flexibility, and teamwork, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued and genuinely supported to develop and progress in their careers.

No two days at Carrick Vets are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Deliver nurse consults and clinics
• Monitor anaesthetics for first and second ops
• Support student nurses in their clinical journey

About you

Our ideal candidate will have some experience as a qualified veterinary nurse and be confident in all areas of nursing, including anaesthetics. 

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our Carrick team. You will: 
 

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day. 

• Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team. 

• Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient 

• Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice. 

• Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture. 

• Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.  
  
  

The benefits 

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get: 

• RCVS fees paid in full 

• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities 

• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway 

• Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell) 

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies 

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications 

Join us at CVS 

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. 

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. 

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. 

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.