Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Mount Road Vets; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a thriving veterinary practice in Manchester. You will be responsible for a range of nursing duties including patient care, administering treatments, and supporting the training of junior staff. The role offers a full-time schedule with great benefits, including generous annual leave and a competitive salary.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday additional holiday

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance

Access to Vetlexicon

Pawsome Benefits

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in handling various nursing duties and patient care.
• Ability to maintain accurate client records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general nursing duties, including nurse appointments.
• Administer treatments and maintain client and patient records.
• Participate in the training of nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing

Client Records Maintenance

Medication Administration

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team at Mount Road Vets!

Your Future Role

In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking general nursing duties within the practice, including nurse appointments. You will participate in the admission and discharge process of patients, ensuring accuracy is maintained at all times. Administering treatments such as injections, medications, fluid therapy, and dressings, as well as dispensing medication as directed by the veterinary surgeon. Maintaining accurate client and patient records is essential, as well as ensuring effective stock rotation and replenishment when required. Additionally, you will play an active role in the training and development of veterinary nurses and animal care/kennel assistants.

About Us

Mount Road Vets is a well-established and respected first-opinion practice located just 4 miles from central Manchester. With a loyal and growing client base, you'll enjoy a diverse mix of consults and surgeries. Our facilities include digital x-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house lab.

We’re proud to have clients who have been with us for over 40 years, and we strive to provide exceptional, affordable care. As an integral part of the community, we’re committed to maintaining our strong reputation. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, particularly for our nurses, and we’re focused on supporting the development of our team to enhance the service we provide to our clients.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week spread over 4 or 5 days. Working hours will be between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm. The role includes a 1 in 4 Saturday rota, with no out-of-hours or on-call duties.

Because our employee’s matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Private Medical Insurance

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership

* Non-accidental injury support

Development

* £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata

* Certificate Support

* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

* Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

* Infection Prevention and Control Programme

* Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

* VDS cover

* RCVS fees

Additional

* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

* Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer

* Discounted staff pet care

* Welcome bonus up to £1500

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Up to £30,000 DOE