Registered Veterinary Nurse — Growth, Support & Impact

Inspiring Vet Care; Cookstown, Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

7 weeks' annual leave

£550 CPD allowance

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a registered veterinary nurse to join Craemill Vets. The role offers full‑time or part‑time hours and opportunities across Cookstown and Magherafelt, with a supportive team of RVNs and practice staff.

You’ll deliver high‑quality nursing care, assist surgeries, support diagnostics, and contribute to excellent client experiences within a varied caseload.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS is required.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Nurse consults and clinical nursing care.
• Assist with surgical procedures.
• Provide general inpatient care.
• Support vets with diagnostics.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

RVN registration

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 Craemill Vets on a full-time or part-time basis.

Join the friendly team at Craemill Vets, working across our practices in Cookstown and Magherafelt. You’ll be part of a close-knit team of around 25 colleagues, including 4 qualified RVNs, with a welcoming approach to nurses of all experience levels, including newly qualified RVNs.

Our practices are well equipped with a dedicated operating theatre, imaging suite with digital X-ray, dental equipment, endoscopy and separate cat and dog wards, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills across a varied caseload.

Located just 30 minutes from the North Coast and 45 minutes from Belfast, Craemill Vets offers the chance to build your career within a supportive team while enjoying easy access to some of Northern Ireland’s best-loved locations.

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

• Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Working shifts Monday to Friday
• 1 in 4 Saturday rota working either 9am-2pm or 9am-1pm, with TOIL
• We are open to discussing part-time applications
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Nurse consults
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• General inpatient care
• Supporting our veterinary surgeons with diagnostics
  
  

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

• 7 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
  
  

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £30,000