Registered Veterinary Nurse

VC Evidensia UK; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave benefits (6.6 weeks)

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance £550

RCVS/VDS fees covered

Discounted veterinary care

Flexible benefits

Job summary

White Cross Vets in Widnes is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive clinical team on a part-time basis. You will deliver high-quality nursing care across first opinion cases and collaborate with vets to maintain clinical standards.

You’ll work 22.5 hours weekly, three days on a rota, one in four Saturday mornings, with no out-of-hours duties. We offer career development, a generous CPD allowance, and a people-focused culture that values wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and support client experience.
• Assist with surgical procedures and promote dental care.
• Run nurse clinics and contribute to patient care improvements.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learning

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

White Cross 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 White Cross Vets, Widness on a part-timebasis.

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...

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.

White Cross Vets, Widnes

Fir Park, Queensbury Way, Widnes, WA8 9BD, 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.