Registered Veterinary Nurse

Inspiring Vet Care; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance

Career progression via Nurse Academy

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care, the UK’s leading vet care provider, is seeking a registered Veterinary Nurse to join Cedarmount Vets on a part-time basis. You’ll deliver high‑quality nursing care and support client and patient outcomes in a busy small‑animal practice.

You’ll perform nurse consults, monitor anaesthesia, assist with diagnostics including imaging and laboratory work, and provide inpatient care as part of a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with nursing and surgical nursing.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver high standards of care.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCVS registration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical nursing

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 Cedarmount Vets on part‑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

• 21.7 hours per week
• Working 3 days per week with 2 early shifts and 1 late shift
• 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
• 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.

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