Registered Veterinary Nurse

White Cross Vets; Widnes; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 6.6w

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance 550

RCVS fees covered

Relocation allowance £2500

Job summary

White Cross Vets Widnes is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis. You will work with our clinical team delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting client experiences.

The role includes surgical assistance, dental care promotion, nurse clinics, and services like weight management and laser therapy. 22.5 hours across 3 days per week, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, no OOH.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical/surgical nursing growth.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive learning and reflection.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary team in clinical tasks, including surgical assistance.
• Promote dental care and conduct health checks and general care consultations.
• Run nurse clinics and offer services such as weight management and laser therapy.
• Develop skills across various surgical procedures and patient care areas.

Skills

Registration with RCVS

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Learning mindset

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 White Cross Vets, Widness on a part-time basis.

At White Cross Vets we pride ourselves on being a practice that genuinely looks after its people. We are proud to be SPVS Wellbeing Award Winners (2017 & 2018) and a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For for six consecutive years. Our culture is supportive, positive and built around helping our team thrive, both professionally and personally.

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

• 22.5 hours per week
• Working 3 days per week on a rota basis
• 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota
• No OOH requirement

General Responsibilities

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will play an essential role in supporting our veterinary team in a range of clinical tasks, including assisting with various surgical procedures, promoting dental care, and providing consultations for health checks and general care. You will be responsible for running nurse clinics, offering services such as weight management, laser therapy, and more. The role offers a variety of surgical procedures, so you will have the chance to develop your skills in different aspects of veterinary care.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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
• 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
• £2500 relocation allowance

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.

Up to £18,000 per annum