Registered Veterinary Nurse

Medivet; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves surgical and medical nursing, conducting nurse clinics, and working closely with a dedicated team. Key benefits include a health cash plan, life assurance, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance at 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

An additional ‘Day for You’

Clinical CPD: £750 per year

Funded certificate opportunities

VDS and RCVS fees paid

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Supporting nurse consultations and understanding their impact on practice efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding care to clients and patients.
• Support surgeries and procedures, managing pre- and post-operative activities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and manage scheduling.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Coaching

Education

Registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse for a fixed-term contract of 12 months at Medivet Standish.

You will work as part of our nurse team, utilizing your skills in surgical and medical nursing, conducting nurse clinics, alongside our vets. The team is led by Practice Manager Zophia.

This role is 31.5 hours per week with shared weekend duties.

For more information about this role, please contact us via email at [e-mail] for an informal, friendly chat.

Key Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance at 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 with service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £750 per year plus 2 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees paid.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Role Accountabilities

At Medivet, exceptional care is our core value. You will:

• Deliver outstanding care to clients and patients.
• Support surgeries and procedures, managing pre- and post-operative activities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and manage scheduling.
• Monitor and care for patients.
• Manage admissions and discharges as directed by the veterinary team.
• Handle patient transfers to out-of-hours or specialized care.
• Dispense and verify medications.
• Maintain professional standards, complying with all regulations and operational procedures.
• Lead team briefings to ensure effective practice operations.

Your Skills and Experience

• Registered with the RCVS as a Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Teamwork skills and effective communication.
• Supporting nurse consultations and understanding their impact on practice efficiency.
• Coaching and influencing skills to motivate colleagues.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider across the UK, with 24-hour and referral centers, and expanding internationally in France, Germany, and Spain. We are committed to providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive, innovative environment for our colleagues and clients. Join us to be part of our future growth and success.