Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

Vets for Pets; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets4Pets Penny Lane in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Veterinary Nurse to join our busy practice. You will lead the clinical team, deliver high standards of nursing care and mentor colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience, be RVN registered, and possess strong anaesthesia, inpatient and surgical nursing skills with excellent client care. Salary £29,000 to £34,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• RVN registered and eligible to practice.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a busy small animal practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day clinical team operations.
• Provide high standards of nursing care.
• Mentor and support colleagues to maintain best practice.

Education

RVN (Registered Veterinary Nurse)

Tools

Anaesthesia

Surgical nursing

Inpatient care

Client care

Job description

Vets4Pets Penny Lane, Liverpool
Salary: £29,000 to £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full Time

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career within a busy, progressive practice?
We are seeking a confident and highly capable Senior Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience to join our friendly and supportive team at Vets4Pets Penny Lane.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading by example, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.

About the Role

As a Senior Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the clinical team. You will be expected to provide excellent nursing care, support and mentor colleagues, and help maintain high clinical standards throughout the practice.

This position would suit someone who is:

• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable managing a varied and busy caseload
• Reliable, organised, and proactive
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise/delegate effectively
• Professional and accountable in their approach to patient care
• Passionate about supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards

Essential Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in a busy small animal practice
• Strong anaesthesia, inpatient and surgical nursing skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organisational and delegation skills

Desirable

• Clinical coaching qualification or experience mentoring colleagues
• Experience with schedule management and workflow coordination
• Interest in developing nursing services within practice

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £29,000 to £34,000 per annum
• No OOH or overnight inpatient checks
• Generous CPD allowance and support for further development
• Paid RCVS and VDS membership
• Opportunities to influence and develop nursing protocols
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive company and high street discounts, including 20% off at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room

We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference, so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: L15 9EB

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!