Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Knockanboy Vets on a full-time basis. The role covers Dervock and Coleraine practices, delivering high-quality nursing and supporting the clinical team.

You will work on a 40-hour weekly rota, including weekends and on-call duties, with on-call fees. Opportunities exist through our Nurse Academy and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical nursing and surgical care.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consultations and patient handling.
• Theatre work including monitoring anaesthetics.
• Support vets with consults, imaging and lab work.
• Inpatient care and patient management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

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

Knockanboy Vet Group is a well-established mixed veterinary practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to both small animal and farm patients across the local community. Our experienced and dedicated team is passionate about excellent patient care and building strong, long-standing relationships with our clients.

This role will be based across our Dervock and Coleraine practices, offering a varied and rewarding caseload within a supportive and experienced team of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Veterinary Nurses and 1 Student Veterinary Nurse. We also have a strong relationship with the local university and regularly welcome student nurses on placement, providing opportunities to support and contribute to the development of the next generation of veterinary nurses.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Working on a rota basis Monday to Friday with a weekend and on-call rota
• Call outs will be supplemented by additional call-out fees

General Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Theatre work including monitoring anaesthetics
• Supporting our vets with consults including imaging and lab work
• Inpatient care

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

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:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

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

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Graduate: Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• Experienced: Develop your specific nursing passions through out subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
• Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 7 weeks' annual leave
• Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• 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 and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £30,000 per annum