Registred veterinary nurse, Manchester

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday bonus

CPD support

Funded certificates

Job summary

A Registered Veterinary Nurse is sought in Manchester to join a busy, independent practice with a strong team ethos and a commitment to high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will have an interest in theatre, anaesthesia and surgical nursing, with CPD support, a favourable rota and a 40-hour week including occasional Saturdays, plus a birthday bonus and funded certificates to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Solid general nursing experience.
• Interest in theatre, anaesthesia and surgical nursing.
• Commitment to animal welfare and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthetics and assist with procedures in theatre.
• Support day-to-day running of the practice and patient care.
• Provide excellent client care and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Anaesthesia

Surgical nursing

Client care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

My lovely client in Manchester is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its friendly and established team. This is an opportunity for an RVN who enjoys being involved in theatre and wants to work within a practice where professional development, teamwork and high standards of patient care are genuinely valued.

The Practice

Independently run, the practice has built a strong team culture based on mutual support, fairness and pride in the work they do. The team encourages one another to pursue individual career ambitions, with CPD and further qualifications actively supported and encouraged.

The owners have placed a strong emphasis on creating a positive working environment and retaining experienced colleagues. As a result, the practice benefits from excellent staff retention and the continuity that comes with a well-established team.

The nursing team consists of five RVNs, supported by a welcoming front-of-house team of six receptionists. It is a busy environment where nurses enjoy staying involved and making a real contribution to the day-to-day running of the practice.

The successful RVN will have a particular interest in theatre work, anaesthesia and surgical nursing. With one of the practice vets having recently completed a Surgery Certificate, there is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys being hands-on in theatre, monitoring anaesthetics, assisting with procedures and helping ensure surgical days run efficiently.

Applicants should have solid general nursing experience, strong client-care skills and a genuine commitment to animal welfare. The team is looking for someone who is cheerful, enthusiastic and down-to-earth, with a positive approach and a willingness to work collaboratively.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, including one Saturday in four, with time off in lieu provided. The current rota consists of 8:30am–4:30pm and 11am–7pm shifts, with the option to work four longer days instead if preferred. There are also no OOH duties or overnight inpatient checks, helping to provide a sustainable work-life balance.

The position offers a salary of up to £37,000 FTE, depending on experience, together with a yearly birthday bonus. The practice also provides generous CPD support, including opportunities for funded certificates, allowing the successful candidate to continue building their clinical skills and progressing their career within a supportive independent practice.