Veterinary Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join their Clinical team at Manchester Animal Hospital. This role involves providing essential medical and surgical care to animals, ensuring high standards of clinical hygiene and biosecurity. With a commitment to animal welfare, the organization has a rich history of advocating for a better world for animals. The position offers a structured 35-hour workweek with generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals every day.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days

Comprehensive pension scheme

Career development through in-house training

Access to discounts across retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care nursing is essential.
• Must have a Veterinary Nursing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care nursing, including primary triage.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and dispense drugs.

Skills

Emergency and critical care nursing

Anaesthetic monitoring

Clinical record maintenance

Surgical patient care

Dispensing drugs

Education

Veterinary Nursing qualification

Job description

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About Us

2024 is a big year for us as we turn 200 years young! We are proud of our long-standing history in campaigning for a better world for animal welfare. We were the first to introduce a law to protect animals and have been working hard ever since to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering. Through our campaigns, we raise standards of care and awareness of issues affecting animals today. Our vision is to one day live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion. That is what we work towards every day.

Position: Veterinary Nurse

We are looking for a new Veterinary Nurse to work within the Clinical team at Manchester Animal Hospital, reporting to the Nursing Manager.

• Working hours: 35 hours per week, on a roster covering variable shifts between 7am-10pm, including shifts at 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, or 2pm-10pm.
• Location: On-site at Manchester Animal Hospital

Role Responsibilities

• Emergency and critical care nursing, including primary triage
• Providing direct medical and surgical patient care, utilizing your nursing experience in both areas
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Dispensing drugs following professional guidelines and clinic rules
• Ensuring high standards of clinical hygiene and biosecurity
• Anaesthetic monitoring, perioperative nursing, and theatre practice in a busy modern operating theatre
• Engaging in ongoing professional development
• Supporting welfare and case work

This role involves working 35 hours per week across shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and nights. Please note that this is a fixed-term role for 12 months.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• 35-hour workweek
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 31 days with service (pro-rata for part-time)
• Additional Society day around Christmas
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Career development through in-house training
• Access to discounts across retailers, travel, insurance, and cinema tickets

A Typical Day

While no two days are the same, our Veterinary Nurses play a crucial role in the smooth operation of the hospital, caring for animals mainly including cats, dogs, and wildlife. They support the work of the RSPCA's Inspectors, animal centres, and branches, providing essential veterinary care around the clock, working on a shared seven-hour rota basis.

Additional Information

Note: Roles may close earlier than advertised due to high interest. Early applications are encouraged. We value diversity and actively encourage applications from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce.

Our mission is to ensure animals have a good life through rescue, care, advocacy, and inspiring compassion and respect.