Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Overchurch Hill; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance + 24hrs paid leave

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Wirral Vets, part of IVC Evidensia, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team on a full-time basis. You’ll work with a skilled team including RVNs, student nurse, vets, and support staff at a busy first-opinion practice.

You’ll rotate between surgical nursing, inpatient care, diagnostics and imaging, and nurse clinics to maintain variety and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients as part of the clinical team
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team
• Take responsibility for nursing care of a range of first opinion cases
• Balance surgical nursing, inpatient care, diagnostics and imaging, consultations and nurse clinics
• Rotate duties to keep days diverse and fulfilling

Skills

Experience in clinical practice

Strong communication

Good organisational skills

Proactive learning mindset

Education

RCVS registration

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 Wirral Vets on a full-time basis.

You’ll be working alongside a knowledgeable and approachable team of 4 RVNs, 1 Student Nurse, 4 Vets and support staff who all value teamwork and patient outcomes.

Both Seaview and Upton are well-equipped with all the tools you’d expect, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, Imagist. Our location is another key benefit – based in the Wirral close to Liverpool and the beautiful coast just on our doorstep.

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

• 40 hours per week but part-time applications are welcomed
• 4 days working 8:00am - 6:30pm alongside1:4 Saturdays

General Responsibilities

This is a varied and engaging nursing role in a busy first-opinion practice. You’ll enjoy a balance of surgical nursing, inpatient care, diagnostics and imaging, consultations and nurse clinics. We aim to rotate duties to keep your day diverse and fulfilling.

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

• 6.6 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.

Wirral Vets - Upton

342 Upton Road, Upton, Upton, CH43 9RW, United Kingdom

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.