Registered Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance 550

Job summary

Andale Vets in Widnes is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. The role covers nursing care for a varied first opinion caseload, including nursing consultations, inpatient care, and support for surgical procedures.

You will work 38.5 hours across a 4-day pattern, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and no Sundays. We offer a supportive practice with RCVS-accredited training and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is essential.
• Experience in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills with ability to manage workload effectively.
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse consultations and support preventative healthcare.
• Provide inpatient care and patient monitoring.
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing.
• Assist with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.

Skills

RCVS registration

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Andale Vets - Widnes, Widnes, North West

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 Andale Veterinary Centre on a full-time basis.

Andale Veterinary Centre is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built small animal practice offering a varied caseload across routine surgery, medical cases, nurse consultations and inpatient care. This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and using their nursing skills across a broad first opinion caseload.

The practice is ideally situated just minutes from major transport links including the M57, M62 and Mersey Gateway Bridge, with easy access to the Wirral, North Wales, Liverpool City Centre, John Lennon Airport, the Lake District and Manchester.

Practice Highlights

• Purpose-built small animal practice
• RCVS-accredited training practice
• 6 consulting rooms
• In-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound and dental x-ray
• 2 well-equipped theatres
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Large on-site parking facilities

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

• 38.5 hours per week
• 4-day working week with shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 12:30pm
• No Sundays, bank holidays or out-of-hours requirements

Example shift patterns may include:

• Monday 9:30am to 7:00pm, Tuesday off, Wednesday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm

or

• Monday 8:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday off, Wednesday 8:00am to 2:00pm, Thursday and Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm

General Responsibilities

• Run nurse consultations and support preventative healthcare
• Provide outstanding inpatient care and patient monitoring
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Assist with laboratory work and diagnostic imaging

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
• Join a dedicated Nurse Graduate Programme designed to build your clinical confidence and support your first steps in practice
• 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.

Andale Vets - Widnes

Ditchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8RF, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.