Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in Sandbach, where you'll be part of a supportive team focused on patient care and development. This role offers a mix of surgical nursing, diagnostics, and a flexible work schedule, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

Discounted gym membership

Pawsome Benefits

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Warm, confident RVN with a passion for patient care.
• Team player, newly qualified or experienced.
• Enjoys variety and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Varied nursing role in surgical nursing and inpatient care.
• Work closely with a dedicated team of Vets and support staff.
• Participate in diagnostics and imaging.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical nursing

Diagnostics

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Are you an RVN looking for a fresh opportunity in a fun, supportive, and skillful team? Do you enjoy surgical and medical case management, diagnostics, and being part of a friendly, forward-thinking environment? Cheshire Pet Sandbach is now hiring! We're on the lookout for a lovely RVN to join our fantastic team across our Winterley and Elworth clinics near Sandbach.

Role Details

This is a varied nursing role within a busy first opinion practice, offering a mix of surgical nursing, inpatient care, diagnostics and imaging, and consulting. You'll work closely with a dedicated team of Vets, RVNs, SVNs, and support staff who truly care about patient outcomes, and each other. We're passionate about nurturing areas of interest and supporting your development.

Work Schedule

Our flexible approach supports a real work-life balance. The standard rota is 37.5 hours over 5 days (shifts between 8:00am - 7:15pm), with patterns such as 8am-4pm, 11am-7pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, and 9:30am-5:30pm.

• Part-time or 4-day weeks will be considered.
• Saturday mornings are on a shared rota (currently 1 in 6).
• Inpatient checks are shared among nurses, although they are rarely required.
• There are no out-of-hours, as this is covered by Vets Now.

About Our Practice

Our modern and well-equipped practice offers a progressive, supportive workplace with staff wellbeing at its core. We're proud of our ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status and purpose-designed feline-only clinic, along with an impressive range of facilities including:

• CT Scanner, digital and dental radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, in-house blood analysis and multiparameter monitoring.

Located in a semi-rural setting near the M6, our Sandbach base blends peaceful surroundings with great transport links.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a warm, confident RVN who enjoys variety and collaboration. Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, if you're a team player with a passion for delivering excellent patient care and client service, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a close-knit and experienced team of 6 Vets, 10 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 5 Receptionists, with visiting orthopaedic specialists and RVNs holding certificates in anaesthesia, ECC, medicine, surgery, and feline medicine. We're sociable, supportive, and genuinely enjoy working together—with plenty of team socials throughout the year!

Because Our People 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 up to £33,000 DOE (FTE), you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

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 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