Work with us at Rowan Vets in Preston & Blackpool
Work with us at Rowan Vets in Preston & Blackpool
Want to work for a growing independent veterinary practice in Lancashire with people who truly care? Check out any current vacancies at Rowan Vets below and join our team.
To register your interest, simply get in contact with us directly by emailing admin@rowanvets.co.uk
Why work for Rowan Vets UK?
A fantastic team and a place to grow
Joining the Rowan Vets team means joining our close-knit family – we truly care about the people we work with.
We value the happiness and wellbeing of our team and nurture a supportive, understanding, and a strong team culture within our practices. We encourage everyone to follow their interests for both personal growth and to improve the services we offer our clients. There are opportunities to develop new skills and to progress your career at Rowan Vets.
Watch our short video and learn more about what it’s like to work at Rowan Vets.
Excellent practice locations – vets in Preston & Blackpool
Rowan Vets is based in the North West of England and has two practices. Our main practice is a purpose-built clinic with a well-equipped surgery on-site, located on Hillock Lane within a green-belt area of Preston. We’re extremely lucky to have a beautiful meadow surrounding our practice that our team, clients, and pets can enjoy.
Our smaller branch surgery is on Whitegate Drive in Blackpool, just one mile from Stanley Park and 1.5 miles from Blackpool beach.
Plus, we also offer an excellent benefits package:
- Generous CPD allowance
- Staff discount and fixed insurance excess contribution
- Mental Health and Wellbeing support
- Workplace pension
- Christmas party
CURRENT VACANCY – Posted 14th November 2025
Animal Nursing Assistant
Are you an animal nursing assistant looking for a supportive team to support you in your dream to become an RVN? If so, then read on…
We are looking for an experienced ANA who is looking to progress in their career and become a registered veterinary nurse.
Rowan Veterinary Centre is an independent small animal practice on the beautiful Fylde coast. We provide high-quality first-opinion services to our patients and clients from our purpose-built practice in Warton (near Kirkham) and our branch surgery in Blackpool.
We have an excellent working environment established within the practice, built on the foundations of our five core values of growth, respect, courage, belonging and making a difference. Our culture is based on getting it right, and we aim to learn from our mistakes and avoid the blame game that is so embedded in the veterinary industry.
Our vision and mission for the practice is to be “a hub of hope” within the profession by transforming the experience for everyone we welcome through our doors. From pets to vets to reps, we want people to believe that working in this industry can be great!
Our fantastic, inclusive nursing team of RVNs, ANAs and VCAs are all very welcoming and supportive of new colleagues.
Our Head Nurse, Tom, joined us in November 2023. He has worked in various practices in the UK and Australia and as a tutor at Chester Veterinary Training Centre. He has a Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching in addition to a wealth of nursing experience. Tom and the rest of the management team are extremely approachable and will provide lots of support and further training where needed.
Tom says, “I had, like many nurses, taken a break from the day-to-day nursing and pursued other interests. I found that I was ready to come back into practice and couldn’t have picked a better practice than Rowan. I have rediscovered my love of nursing and found a team that is supportive, encouraging, and so happy to listen to other points of view. Every team member is encouraged to pursue their personal interests and put them into practice. The level of care for the patients is exceptional, as is the care for the clients and team. I could not have found a better practice.”
We are an RCVS Accredited and ISFM silver cat-friendly clinic. Our nurses run regular clinics in nutrition, senior cats, behaviour and puppy classes. We are also fully supported by a dedicated front-of-house team.
We absolutely encourage both your personal and professional development, so if you’d like to continue your studies, we will support you.
Hayley joined us as a newly qualified RVN in 2012. Since then, she has been able to develop her skills, completing both a Diploma in Feline Nursing, and an Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) certificate. Having held the position of Head Nurse and being part of the senior management team since 2015, Hayley has moved into a more strategic role, implementing and driving improvements in clinical standards. She has also recently completed the VMG Diploma in Veterinary Leadership & Management.
Amy has been part of the team for over ten years, having completed her nurse training here. She has completed an acupuncture course and works with our vet, Francis, to provide pain management clinics.
“At Rowan Vets, I have been able to grow within myself and within the practice by progressing in the area of pain management, and I am currently running my own clinics alongside a vet. I have also had the opportunity to complete a small animal nutrition certificate, which I use on a daily basis.” Amy RVN
We value all of our team and always aim to offer a good work-life balance, which is why we decided to outsource our out-of-hours work to Vets Now. We do look after our own inpatients with an inpatient on-call rota shared between the vets and nurses.
We would expect the right candidate to work full time with a rota of 35-40 hours per week. This may include weekend work and working at both of our branches.
We’re a sociable team that enjoys getting together outside work, whether for our Christmas party, Summer BBQ or just taking the dogs for a walk! There is lots to explore locally, from the bright lights of Blackpool to sandy beaches and beautiful countryside. For a bit of city life, Liverpool and Manchester are just an hour away, meaning you have easy access to airports for further travel.
We are offering;
A salary of up to £26, 936 depending on experience
5 weeks holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Your birthday off
CPD encouraged
Generous staff discount
Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay
Company pension
A six-month probation period
Requirements;
A Level 2 Animal Nursing Assistant Qualification (or equivalent)
Experience working in a veterinary practice
Applicants must have achieved at least 5 level 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C), including English, maths and a science subject
Driving license
If you would like to be part of our amazing, caring and friendly nursing team, please call us on 01772 639800 for an informal chat or apply now with your CV and a covering letter to hayley.winston @rowanvets.co.uk
