Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Job summary

Clare Vet Clinic in Cavehill/Ballyclare is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a collaborative team across two sites. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, support surgery and anaesthesia, and contribute to client services and clinic operations.

The role offers a balanced mix of nurse consultations, surgical support and development opportunities within a supportive practice environment and growing caseload.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the RCVS.
• Experience delivering nursing care in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse consultations and support surgical procedures and patient recovery.
• Assist the wider team and contribute to equipment maintenance, ordering and clinic administration.
• Support clinic marketing and client experience initiatives across Cavehill and Ballyclare Hospital.
• Develop nursing skills across a varied caseload including surgical and medical nursing, anaesthesia and radiography.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Job description

Clare Vet Clinic, Cavehill, Belfast, 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 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
• 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.

136 Cavehill Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 5BU, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, In clusion 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.