Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Epona Equine Vets; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS is seeking a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our 24-hour Small Animal Veterinary Hospital. The role covers all aspects of general practice and referral nursing, supported by a large, well-equipped hospital.

You will be at the heart of promoting pet wellness, monitoring patients, and reassuring owners, in a friendly, forward-thinking team with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with active registration.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and owner communication.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for small animals during night shifts.
• Monitor patients, support recovery, and communicate with owners.
• Maintain clinic standards and assist with clinical procedures.

Skills

Exceptional care

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at PetMedics. We are an RCVS accredited 24-hour Small Animal Veterinary Hospital and Advanced Clinical Services centre.

You will enjoy being part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive team within a spacious practice. We are well equipped, with up-to-date equipment, and forward thinking and this role offers all aspects of general practice and referral nursing.

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Pet Medics Worsley

Hours: Annualised hours contract (7 on 7 off pattern 7pm-6.30am/8.30pm-6.30am shifts)

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a 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.

Why us?

PetMedics is a large veterinary hospital, staffed by a truly superb clinical team of 37 veterinary surgeons, 41 nurses and a supporting team of PCAs, receptionists, administrative staff and an ambulance team.

We have a large waiting room with a separate cat waiting room area. We are proud to have been awarded the GOLD status for being a Cat Friendly Clinic and the SILVER Rabbit Friendly status. Our facilities include - 4 theatres, 6 consulting rooms, an intensive care ward, separate cat and dog wards, an exotics ward, an isolation ward, a digital X-ray, a CT scanner, several ultrasound scanners, endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and an extensive in-house laboratory.

Take a tour of our hospital and see for yourself - https://vimeo.com/896616600

About you:

We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our team. No two days will be the same, 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 ofongoing 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, MiPetfood, 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.