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We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Lime Tree Vets on a full-time basis.

Lime Tree Vets is a busy first opinion and referral hospital located in the heart of Staffordshire, offering a fantastic opportunity to work within a varied and dynamic clinical environment. Our practice combines high-quality first opinion care with specialist referral services, alongside a strong focus on teaching and mentoring within the team.

We have recently refurbished one of our branch surgeries into a dedicated feline clinic, proudly accredited as an ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic. Our modern, well-equipped facilities include separate theatres and prep areas, digital and dental x-ray, CT, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, and multi-parameter monitoring, allowing us to deliver a high standard of care across a diverse caseload.

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.

This is a varied role offering exposure to inpatient care, theatre work, nurse clinics, referral cases, and our dedicated cat clinic. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a range of areas including anaesthesia, imaging, and client care, while also contributing to a teaching environment supporting student nurses and veterinary students.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm, with shifts varying on a rota basis and a 30-minute unpaid break. There are no out-of-hours or weekend requirements, supported by an external emergency care provider.

General responsibilities include:

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:

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off

• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave

• Certificate support

• RCVS and VDS fees covered

• Pension scheme

• 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 DOE