Registered Veterinary Nurse

purovets; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral practice in Belfast is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide exceptional patient care. This role offers flexible full or part-time hours with day and night shift options, competitive salary starting from £27,000, and the opportunity to work in a modern facility with advanced equipment. Candidates should have RCVS registration and a positive approach to teamwork. To apply, contact Lorna at 01904 570056 or email your CV.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS required.
• Previous experience in a small animal veterinary environment preferred.
• Willingness to participate in a shared rota covering nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality inpatient and surgical nursing care.
• Support veterinary surgeons during diagnostic and surgical procedures.

Skills

Inpatient and surgical nursing care

Teamwork

Positive, proactive approach

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

CT scanner

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Belfast

Independent Referral Practice | Full or Part Time | Day or Night Role | Modern Facilities | Supportive Team

Highlights

• Work in an independent small animal referral practice with advanced medical and surgical caseloads
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including CT, endoscopy, ultrasound, and orthopaedic theatres
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours, with day and night shift options
• Supportive, experienced and friendly team environment

A growing independent small animal referral practice in Belfast is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their expanding team.

This modern, progressive practice offers a diverse caseload encompassing both soft tissue and orthopaedic referrals, providing the opportunity to develop and refine your clinical nursing skills in a supportive environment. The practice is currently progressing through the RCVS Veterinary Hospital Accreditation process, with the aim of becoming Northern Ireland’s only independent Veterinary Hospital.

The successful candidate will share the team’s commitment to providing exceptional patient care at fair and accessible prices, ensuring every pet receives the highest standard of treatment and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality inpatient and surgical nursing care
• Supporting veterinary surgeons during diagnostic and surgical procedures

Candidate Requirements

• RCVS registration (required)
• Previous experience in a small animal veterinary environment (referral experience desirable)
• A positive, proactive approach to patient care and teamwork
• Willingness to participate in a shared rota covering nights, weekends and bank holidays

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (from £27,000 per annum, depending on experience)
• Flexible working options, including full-time or part-time hours
• Opportunities for day practice or night-shift roles to suit your lifestyle
• Modern facilities featuring an in-house laboratory, ultrasound and endoscopy suites, orthopaedic and soft tissue theatres, and on-site CT scanner
• Supportive, friendly team with opportunities for professional growth and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or confident RVN looking to join a progressive, independent referral practice that values compassion, teamwork and clinical excellence.

To apply please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-55801