Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Paid professional memberships

Excellent career progression

Lifestyle and shopping discounts

Up to 30% off at Pets at Home

Job summary

Vets for Pets in Runcorn is seeking a friendly and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. The role offers 30–40 hours per week with flexible hours and weekend rota, including Saturday shifts 9am-12pm, and opportunities to run nurse clinics.

We are a supportive practice with ultrasound, X-ray, Doppler, and dedicated facilities. The successful candidate will enjoy professional development, excellent patient care, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse and member of the RCVS.
• Friendly, team-oriented and people-focused with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work confidently in a busy first-opinion practice with clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine nursing duties and nurse clinics.
• Carry out Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate.
• Support client care and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Utilise ultrasound, X-ray and monitoring equipment to aid diagnosis.

Skills

RVN

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Ultrasound

X-ray

Doppler

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a friendly, supportive practice where you can develop your nursing career and make a real difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Our team at Runcorn Vets for Pets is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse to join us on a full-time basis.

Whether you're an experienced RVN or have recently qualified, you'll be joining a welcoming and experienced team who will support you to build your confidence, develop your skills and fulfil your clinical potential.

The role

This is a 30 to 40 hour per week position, with flexibility around hours, plus weekend shifts on a rota basis:

• Saturday: 9am to 12pm
• No long weekend shifts
• Opportunity to run nurse clinics
• Scope to carry out Schedule 3 procedures

Our talented Client Care Advisors support the client journey, allowing our nursing team to focus on what they do best: delivering excellent clinical care to our patients.

About our practice

Based in Runcorn, we have a fantastic and loyal client base alongside a varied and interesting caseload.

Our purpose-built practice is equipped to a high standard and includes:

• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• Doppler
• Multiparameter monitoring
• Drip pumps
• Dedicated theatre
• Separate cat, dog and isolation wards

About you

We're looking for someone who is friendly, down-to-earth and passionate about animal welfare. You'll be a great team player with excellent communication and customer service skills, alongside a well-organised and proactive approach to your work.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy being part of a supportive team and the variety that comes with working in a busy first-opinion practice.

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary of up to £30,000 pro rata, dependent on experience, you'll receive a great range of benefits, including:

• Pension
• Healthcare
• Paid professional memberships
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts
• Up to 30% off at Pets at Home

Location: WA7 6SA

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!