Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus Veterinary; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Wigan is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for night shifts. The role involves working across multiple departments including theatre and pharmacy, with a strong focus on hands-on nursing skills. Candidates should have veterinary experience and confidence in a busy hospital setting. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting from £27,000, along with extensive benefits including funded CPD, holiday leave, and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday and bank holidays

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance program

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Requires strong confidence working in a busy hospital.
• Hands-on nursing team with plenty of opportunities to use all nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Circulating through multiple departments including theatre consults and emergency care.
• Working alongside dedicated vets and nurses, gaining new skills and growth.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician Experience

Animal Handling

Animal Restraint

Experience Administering Injections

Library Services

Ventilator

Medical Imaging

Catheterization

Medication Administration

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Nights

Location: Leigh near Manchester

Salary: Starting salary from £27,000 depending on experience. Newly qualified RVN wages included.

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Hours: 40 hours/week over 4 days; earliest shift 7am, latest finish 8pm; 1 in 5 weekends.

Role and Responsibilities

The role involves circulating through multiple departments including theatre consults, pharmacy, emergency and inpatient care. We are also recruiting an RVN with keen interests towards a theatre and anaesthesia role.

Variable shift patterns with 10‑hour shifts from 7am to 8pm, share of 1 in 5 weekends. 40 hrs per week over 4 days for work‑life balance.

You will work alongside our dedicated and experienced team of vets and nurses, gaining new skills and growing within the practice.

Hands‑on nursing team with plenty of opportunities to use all nursing skills including scheduled 3 activities.

Practice encourages nurse progression through CPD; many staff have or are participating in certificates and further nurse training.

Requires strong confidence working in a busy hospital.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday, bank holidays, birthday leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab, Cycle‑to‑work scheme, Recruitment referral reward scheme

Key Skills

• Veterinary Experience
• Animal Care
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician Experience
• Animal Handling
• Animal Restraint
• Experience Administering Injections
• Library Services
• Ventilator
• Medical Imaging
• Catheterization
• Medication Administration

About Us

Established over ten years ago, My Vets Pets is dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary care for all aspects of your pet’s life. Our goal is to provide a friendly, compassionate service that your pet will want to return to again and again, staying true to client care, friendliness and family values.

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