Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

RCVS fees covered

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cedarmount Vets – Bangor is part of IVC Evidensia and is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal practice on a full-time basis. You’ll deliver high-quality nursing care and support the clinical team across first opinion cases, with opportunities for development in diagnostics and patient care.

You should be RCVS-registered, with experience in clinical practice, strong communication, and good organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience 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

• Nurse consults
• Monitoring anaesthesia
• Supporting with diagnostics including imaging and lab work
• Inpatient care

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Cedarmount Vets - Bangor, Bangor, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

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 Cedarmount Vets on full-time basis.

We are a well-established and busy small animal practice, primarily focused on first-opinion care with a small referral service. Our facilities include separate waiting areas for dogs and cats, four consultation rooms, two theatres, a prep room, an imaging room, and dedicated recovery and cat wards. At Cedarmount, we are committed to giving back to the community and proudly support the Guide Dogs charity on a regular basis.

Our team currently comprises of 7 vets, 7 nurses and 3 animal care assistants.

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 (Open to part-time applications)
• Working Monday to Friday on a rota basis
• 1 in 8 weekends included within weekly hours
• No OOH requirement

General Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Monitoring anaesthesia
• Supporting with diagnostics 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
• 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.

Cedarmount Vets - Bangor

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.