Surgical Veterinary Nurse

IVC Evidensia Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

ECC certificate support

7 weeks annual leave

Pension contributions

Job summary

Vets Now Hospital in Manchester is seeking an anaesthesia and surgical RVN to monitor anaesthesia for a broad range of cases—orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery—within a strong theatre team. You will contribute to high clinical standards and pain management for both referral and out-of-hours emergencies.

Candidates should be RCVS registered with a commitment to client and patient care; ECC caseload experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration (minimum six months) required.
• ECC caseload experience is advantageous.
• Strong anaesthesia and monitoring skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthesia for a wide range of cases, including orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery.
• Maintain high clinical standards and ensure patient safety across referral and emergency settings.
• Support an established theatre team including Diplomats and Advanced Practitioners.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Pain management

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Vets Now Hospital, Manchester, Manchester, North West

Vets Now is the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1700 veterinary practices through 60 plus dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. The Vets Now Hospital in Greater Manchester provides both a first-class referral service and an out of hours emergency service for veterinary practices in and around Manchester

The role of an anaesthesia and surgical RVN involves monitoring anaesthesia for a wide range of interesting and challenging cases, including orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery, across both referral and emergency settings. The role presents an ideal opportunity to work within a strong theatre team, alongside Diplomats, Advanced Practitioners, and highly skilled RVN’s.

To be successful in the role you should have strong anaesthesia skills and confidence in patient monitoring, as well as a commitment to maintaining high clinical standards, and a passion for surgical nursing and pain management.

Key requirements

RCVS registered for a minimum of six months.
Motivated to maintain high clinic standards.
Passionate about caring for our clients and their pets.
Experience with an ECC caseload is advantageous.

Working pattern

4 x 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday between 07:00 to 19:00

1:5 weekends working 10-hour shifts Saturday and Sunday between 07:00 to 19:00

Plus, a fair share of bank holidays.

Unlock your potential

We will support you in your development and provide you with access to professional qualifications, such as our widely recognised ECC certificate and industry leading CPD package.

Why Join Us?

Private medical insurance.
Enhanced sick and maternity pay.
7 weeks annual leave.
Your birthday as a paid day off.
£1125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid hours.
RCVS fees paid and ECC certificate support.
Reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers.
UK Standard Pension contributions – 5% Employee/3% Employer.
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care.
Death in service of two times annual salary.

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Vets Now Hospital, Manchester

98 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TQ, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Kris Reilly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.