Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Group; Shaw; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

CPD allowance

33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team. The role is a permanent, full-time position: 40 hours a week across four days with a 1:3 Saturday rota; there are no out-of-hours requirements.

As part of CVS, you'll have access to industry-leading learning, schedule 3 procedures encouraged, nurse-led dentistry, and a supportive environment that helps you develop skills and confidence while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary nurse with practice experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with anaesthetics and monitoring during procedures.
• Comfortable conducting nurse clinics and ward rounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care, run wards and monitor recovery.
• Conduct nurse consults and clinics.
• Monitor anaesthetics during operations and support student nurses.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Anesthesia handling

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

Dental X-ray

In-house laboratory

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Contract: Permanent | 40 hours a week across 4 days with a share in the weekend rota

Practice Type: Small Animal, First Opinion

Competitive Salary: Up to £32,000

At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse,you'llbe at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caringisn'tjust a job— it'sinour nature.

We put our people first—because whenyou'resupported, you can deliver thevery bestcare. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance,you'llhave everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whetheryou'relooking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.

Life at Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre

We are looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team and work 40 hours a week across 4 days with a share in the 1:3 Saturday rota. There are no OOH requirements.

Briar Dawn is a friendly small animal practice in Oldham, ideally located with easy access to both Manchester and Leeds via the M62. Housed in a characterful building with a large private garden, the practice offers a welcoming environment where teams can enjoy a peaceful break away from the bustle of the day. Supported by an experienced and close-knit team of vets, nurses, and support staff, Briar Dawn is committed to developing is people and making the most of nursing skills, with Schedule 3 procedures actively encouraged and nurse-led dentistry forming a key part of the service.

As an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme General Practice and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly clinic, with ambitions to achieve Dogs Trust Dog Friendly status, the practice is passionate about always improving. Our facilities include dental x-ray, digital x-ray, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding patient care.

No two days at Briar Dawn are ever the same, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality patient care, running wards and monitoring recovery
• Conducting nurse consults and clinics
• Monitoring anaesthetics during operations
• Supporting student nurses in their clinical journey

About you
Our ideal candidate will have some experience as a qualified veterinary nurse and be confident in all areas of nursing, including anaesthetics.

We're looking for a dedicated VeterinaryNurseto join our Oldham team. You will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional careto both ourpatients and their owners every day.

• Support the outcome of patients carein all aspects of clinical workas part of the team.

• Ensure Quality ismaintainedby keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient

• Learn,developand grow with us, taking advantage ofongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice.

• Contribute tocreating apositive environment, fostering a friendly,welcomingand supportive team culture.

• Communicate with confidence,useyour exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.
  

The benefits
At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you joinus,you'llget:

• RCVS fees paid in full

• Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities

• Excellent Nursing Career Pathway

• Up to 33 days holiday (with theoptionto buy/sell)

• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies

• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications

Join us at CVS
We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.