Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 19,718 - 32,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks' annual leave

Birthday leave (additional annual)

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care at Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic in Ballymena, NI, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our caring team on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll deliver high-quality nursing care, work with surgeons, and help on first-opinion cases.

We offer a supportive primary care environment, a £1,000 welcome bonus, ongoing development through our Nurse Academy, and a friendly, values-led culture with strong teamwork and excellent client care.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration is required.
• Experience in clinical practice with nursing skills in medical and surgical care.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics and theatre work.
• Inpatient care and monitoring.
• Support with imaging and laboratory work.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Communication

Organisation

Proactivity

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (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 Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic on a full-time or part-time basis.

Join the fantastic team at Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic, a thriving small animal practice with two well-equipped clinics in the bustling towns of Antrim and Ballymena. As an added welcome, we're offering a £1,000 welcome bonus to the successful candidate.

You'll become part of a welcoming, collaborative team of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 7 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Animal Nursing Assistants, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, 4 Receptionists, a dedicated Practice Manager, and a visiting Specialist Ophthalmologist.

Our experienced veterinary team brings a wealth of expertise, with certificate holders in Surgery, Dermatology, and Exotic Animal Medicine, creating a supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and work alongside highly skilled professionals every day.

Practice Highlights

• Strong team including many certificate holders
• Visiting ophthalmogist
• Endoscope facilities

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

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Working 4 days per week with 1 set day off
• 1 Saturday every 6 weeks 9-2 in Ballymena
• No OOH or on-call requirement
• Part-time applications will be considered

General Responsibilities

• Nurse clinics
• Theatre work
• Inpatient time
• Supporting with imaging 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
• 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 judgment. 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 £32,864 per annum