Registered Veterinary Nurse (12-month FTC)

IVC Evidensia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

IVC Evidensia’s Manor Vets in Shirley is seeking a registered veterinary nurse to join a large, friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers varied nursing care across first opinion cases, with a supportive practice environment and opportunities for professional development.

You will work 40 hours per week, with shifts 8:00–19:30 Monday–Friday, one in three Saturdays, on-call duties, and a rota for bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Experience working in clinical practice with nursing skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload.
• Proactive learning, reflection and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload.
• Support inpatient care, theatre practice and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Run nurse consultations and support patient admissions and discharges.
• Carry out basic laboratory tasks and support diagnostic procedures.
• Triage patients and assist with incoming calls where required.

Skills

RCVS registered

First opinion nursing

Client communication

Team player

Organised workload

Education

RCVS registered veterinary nurse

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 Manor Vets, Colebrook in Shirley on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

Manor Vets is an established group of practices across the West Midlands, with this role based at our Colebrook practice in Shirley and supporting our other Manor branch practices when required. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to work across a large and experienced team while delivering high standards of patient and client care.

You’ll be joining the wider Manor family, working alongside Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Auxiliaries, reception colleagues, admin colleagues and managers. We have certificate holders across our practices in a range of disciplines, allowing us to keep a large and varied caseload in-house.

Practice Highlights

• Established practice group across the West Midlands
• Large and experienced team including 24 Veterinary Surgeons, 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 7 Student Veterinary Nurses, 9 Veterinary Auxiliaries, 17 receptionists, 4 admin colleagues and a management team
• Certificate holders across a range of disciplines, supporting a varied in-house caseload
• Digital x-ray, ultrasound and in-house blood analysers across all sites
• Additional equipment across the group including k-laser, dental x-ray and CT scanner

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

• 40 hours per week
• Shifts between 8:00am and 7:30pm, Monday to Friday
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 8:30am to 12:30pm
• Bank holidays worked on a rota basis, with time off in lieu
• 1 in 10 Saturday morning on-call rota

General Responsibilities Include

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion caseload
• Support inpatient care, theatre practice and anaesthesia monitoring
• Run nurse consultations and support patient admissions and discharges
• Carry out basic laboratory tasks and support diagnostic procedures
• Triage patients and assist with incoming calls where required

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 IVC, 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
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• 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 plus your birthday off
• 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
• Certificate support
• 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/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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £31,990 DOE

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