Registered Veterinary Nurse – Reception & Client Experience

Animal Trust (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

CPD funded

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Counselling support after 12 months

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to transition into a non-clinical, client-facing Reception Veterinary Nurse role at Failsworth Clinic. You will bridge customer service and clinical teams, aiding triage, diary coordination, and pharmacy processes while supporting patient care in a busy, friendly environment.

Ideal candidates are RVNs with 2+ years’ experience who enjoy problem-solving, have excellent communication skills, and are passionate about delivering outstanding

Qualifications

• RVN qualified with a minimum of two years’ experience.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• A calm, compassionate problem-solver.
• Someone who enjoys working closely with clients and supporting clinical teams.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Triage support to assess and direct patients to the right team.
• Diary coordination to optimise appointment booking across workstreams.
• Client communication including chat guidance and information for pet owners.
• Call handling with friendly, professional support to clinic owners.
• Pharmacy support including repeat prescriptions and stock control.
• Administrative tasks related to patient journeys and debt management to meet KPIs.
• Address day-to-day client queries to prevent escalations into complaints.
• Provide line management and leadership support to the client services team.
• Reception duties as part of the client experience rota.

Skills

Confident communicator

Excellent organisational skills

Calm problem-solver

Client-focused

Education

RVN qualified

Job description

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take your career in a new direction—one that uses your clinical expertise in a non-clinical, client-facing role? If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and have a passion for delivering exceptional client care, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We’re looking for a Reception Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Failsworth Clinic, playing a key role in ensuring clients and their pets receive a smooth, positive, and efficient experience from the moment they walk through our doors. In this essential position, you’ll act as the vital link between our customer service functions and our clinical teams—supporting triage, coordinating diaries, and helping to maintain safe and effective pharmacy processes.

This role is ideal for an RVN with 2+ years’ experience who is looking to step away from clinical duties while still making a meaningful impact on patient care and client support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Triage Support

• Use your clinical knowledge to assess, prioritise, and direct patients appropriately, ensuring they are managed by the right team at the right time.

Diary Coordination

• Optimise appointment booking across multiple workstreams to support efficient workflow and maximise our ability to help clients and pets.

Client Communication

• Manage incoming chat queries, offeringaccurate,timelyguidance and information to pet owners.

Call Handling

• Provide friendly, professional, and confident support to owners contacting the clinic by phone.

Pharmacy Support

• Assistwith repeat prescription requests and medication dispensing.
• Maintain excellent stock control and take ownership of the pharmacy area to ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Administrative Support

• Complete a range of non-clinical tasks related to patient journeys, including insurance queries, case follow-ups, and supporting debt management to help meet financial KPIs.

Client Concerns Management

• Address day-to-day client queries or issues, helping resolve concerns early and preventing escalation into formal complaints.

Line Management

• Line management and leadership support of the client services team as your clinic continues to grow.

Reception duties

• As a key part of our client services team, you will form part of our client experience rota, working on reception managing clients face-face as well as via digital and telephone communication channels.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• RVN qualified with a minimum of two years’ experience
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A calm, compassionate problem-solver
• Someone who enjoys working closely with clients and supporting clinical teams
• Passionate about delivering outstanding client experiences

Benefits:

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
• CPD funded
• 52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
• Store discounts through Vivup
• Staff discount
• E-Car Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus

Role Details

• 40 hours per week, worked over 4 days
• Working hours between 07:45and 19:00
• Non-clinical role – ideal for nurses transitioning away from clinical practice
• 1 in 4 weekends with TOIL

Ifyou’reready for a rewarding role that uses your nursingexpertisein a new and meaningful way—while making every client visit a great one,we’dlove to hear from you.