Registered Veterinary Nurse

British Veterinary Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading 24-hour Small Animal Veterinary Hospital as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will provide high-quality nursing care, assist in surgeries, and work within a supportive team. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits while contributing to animal welfare.

Benefits

Dedicated CPD support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Health cash plans

Private medical insurance

Practice Bonus Scheme

Workplace Pension

Discounted Treatment for your Pet(s)

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of nursing care, including intensive and emergency care.
• Assist Vets during surgical and medical procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at PetMedics. We are an RCVS accredited 24-hour Small Animal Veterinary Hospital and Advanced Clinical Services centre.

Offering a salary of up to £33,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established nursing team on a full-time basis. We value our team and want to allow you to be the nurse you want to be!

You will enjoy being part of a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team within a spacious practice. We are well equipped, with up-to-date equipment, and forward-thinking. This role offers all aspects of general practice and referral nursing.

We support our Nurses to deliver care at its best.

The role…

• To provide a high standard of nursing care, including intensive care and emergency critical care, to a variety of patients.
• Assist our Vets during surgical and medical procedures.
• Monitor and support the recovery of patients post-surgery.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support and collaborate with your peers.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the practice, including client communication.
• Support and run nursing clinics.

You'll bring…

• Must be RCVS registered.
• A passion for animal care and welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Why us?

PetMedics is a large veterinary hospital, staffed by a superb clinical team of 37 veterinary surgeons, 41 nurses, and a supporting team of PCAs, receptionists, administrative staff, and an ambulance team.

Our facilities include 4 theatres, 6 consulting rooms, an intensive care ward, separate cat and dog wards, an exotics ward, an isolation ward, digital X-ray, a CT scanner, ultrasound scanners, endoscopy, laparoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and an extensive in-house laboratory.

Take a tour of our hospital and see for yourself - https://vimeo.com/896616600

Salary and Hours:

The salary is up to £33,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

This is a full-time role, working 4 days per week and one in four weekends (average 40 hours per week).

Our rewards package includes:

• Dedicated CPD support and access to internal courses developed by our in-house learning & development team.
• Free Knowledge Hub offering over 260 courses and 235 webinars.
• Wellbeing initiatives including access to over 280 wellbeing champions.
• Other benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted Gym Membership.
• Progressive policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave.
• CVS Save as you earn scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company.
• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks' pay for life events, private medical insurance after one month.
• Practice Bonus Scheme.
• Giving Back Day – volunteer for a charity/cause of your choice.
• Workplace Pension.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• RCVS and VDS support.
• Discounted Treatment for your Pet(s).

There are many opportunities for career progression within our wider group, including leadership, management, or remote roles. We recently launched the “CVS Nursing Career Pathway” to support lifelong careers in veterinary nursing. https://vimeo.com/904977057/532bcae978?share=copy

To apply…

For a confidential chat or to visit and meet the team, contact Dave at 07780 436 395 or [e-mail]. You may also reach out directly to our Head Nurse Lucy Ormrod at [e-mail].

If you're seeking a rewarding career with a supportive and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!

CVS is committed to inclusivity, supporting diversity, and building a workforce that reflects our communities.

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