Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday bonus

CPD funded certificates

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

Ashton Vets for Pets in Ashton-under-Lyne is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a supportive, modern practice. You will enjoy theatre work, watching anaesthetics, assisting with surgeries and ensuring the day runs smoothly.

We offer a competitive salary, 40 hours a week with 1 in 4 Saturdays and time off in lieu, CPD funding, and a supportive team that prioritises wellbeing and career growth. Generous pension schemes and staff discounts complete the package.

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with interest in theatre and anaesthesia.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgeries and monitor anaesthesia to support the theatre list.
• Provide high quality nursing care and maintain patient welfare.
• Ensure smooth running of daily theatre and clinic duties.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Anaesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Excellent customer service

CPD encouraged

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Join our friendly team at Ashton Vets for Pets as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and help us deliver exceptional care to pets and their people. Enjoy a supportive, modern practice where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and no two days are ever the same.

About Us:

The practice is independently run, by Lewis and Elaine, supported by a fantastic team, who are committed to delivering an outstanding level of service in the community and through this they have enabled a real “proud to be part of the team” work ethos. The team are supportive and really like to push each other to achieve their career goals, so as you would expect CPD, and certificates are highly encouraged. Lewis and Elaine have worked tirelessly to create a work environment that rewards its team and ensures they are treated fairly, due to this the practice has great retention rates ensuring continuity in the practice.

We have an amazing 5 strong nurse team that love to be kept busy as well as a friendly front-of-house team of 6 receptionists.

About the Role:

One of our Vets has recently finished her Surgery Certificate so we are looking for a RVN that loves being in theatre, watching anaesthetics, assisting with surgeries and ensuring the surgery day runs smoothly. If you enjoy being in theatre then this could be the role for you!

good general nursing experience and great customer service skills, be cheerful, down-to‑earth and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in animal welfare.

This is a Full Time role working 40 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu.

The current shifts are 8.30 - 4.30pm and 11 - 7pm, option to work 4 long days instead if preferred.

In return, we can offer you:

• Competitive salary range, dependant on experience
• Yearly Birthday Bonus
• No OOH or overnight in patient checks
• Generous CPD (including funded Certificates)
• Social events and emphasis on wellbeing
• Contributary pension schemes
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards

Benefits

In return, we offer such benefits as 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room, access to discounts and cashbacks, in-house career development opportunities, pension and holiday allowance.

We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: OL7 0DN

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!