Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (7 weeks)

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance and paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at Clare Vet Group, based across Cavehill and Ballyclare Hospital. The role is full-time with a split site pattern, delivering high‑quality nursing care and supporting client experiences.

You will work with veterinary surgeons and the practice team to care for first opinion cases, enhance standards, and develop patient care within our clinics. On-call and weekend arrangements are included.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nurse consultations, support surgical procedures and patient recovery.
• Assist the wider team and contribute to equipment maintenance, ordering and clinic administration.
• Develop nursing skills across a varied caseload including anaesthesia, radiography and inpatient care.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

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 Clare Vet Group on a full-timebasis.

At Clare Vet Group we aim to provide the best level of patient care, client care and standards of practice possible. This role will be predominantly based in our Cavehill branch, 3 days per week, with 1 day each week based in our Ballyclare Hospital.

Our Cavehill Clinic is a standalone branch operating clinic which relocated in June 2025 to facilitate expansion of our services. Since relocation we have offered the following: expanded availability of Vet Consultations, introduction of Nurse Consultations and introduction of Routine Surgical Procedures.

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

• Average 36 hours per week across Cavehill (3 days) and Ballyclare Hospital (1 day)
• Opportunity to have every Wednesday off
• 1 Friday on-call every 8 weeks, with a half-day Saturday and Sunday on the same weekend (1 in 8 weekends)
• On-call supplements paid

General Responsibilities

At Cavehill, you’ll carry out nurse consultations, support surgical procedures and patient recovery, assist the wider team, and contribute to equipment maintenance, ordering, administration and clinic marketing.

Your hours at Ballyclare will offer the opportunity to work within a larger team and develop your nursing skills across a varied caseload, including surgical and medical nursing, anaesthesia, radiography, inpatient care, animal husbandry and laboratory work.

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
• 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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £28,000 per annum