Veterinary Nurse

Pdsa; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

RCVS fees paid

Pension options 5–10%

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

PDSA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its busy hospital environment in the UK. You will work across inpatient care, theatre support, nurse clinics and diagnostic imaging, gaining exposure to a wide range of medical and emergency cases while delivering high standards of patient and client care.

The role emphasises welfare-focused decisions, collaboration with experienced colleagues and ongoing professional development within a supportive charity setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration.
• Experience delivering high-quality patient and client care.
• Welfare-focused clinical decision-making in a fast-paced hospital.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient nursing and patient monitoring.
• Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate.
• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Diagnostic imaging support including radiography.
• Pharmacy, dispensary and medication management.
• Emergency and urgent patient care.
• Client education and promoting responsible pet ownership.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration

Job description

Make a difference every day with PDSA

For over 100 years, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people facing financial hardship. Join us and help make a real difference to pets and the people who love them, while being part of a charity that's evolving to reach even more communities.

Grow your nursing career with us as a Registered Veterinary Nurse

At PDSA, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, developing your nursing skills across many areas of practice while making a genuine difference to pets and their owners every day. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a fast-paced hospital environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of medical, surgical and emergency cases.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care across:

• Inpatient nursing and patient monitoring.
• Theatre support and Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate.
• Nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics.
• Diagnostic imaging, including radiography support.
• Pharmacy, dispensary and medication management.
• Emergency and urgent patient care.
• Client education and promoting responsible pet ownership.

You’ll have opportunities to develop your clinical skills through practical experience, internal CPD programmes and collaboration with experienced colleagues, helping you build a rewarding and progressive nursing career.

Work pattern & rota

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and have a rota designed to support it:

• Monday to Friday 9:00 -17:30
• Weekends on a rota (typically 1 in 10) Saturday & Sunday 8:00 - 17:00
• 37.5 hours per week with 1 hour lunch

Rewards, Support and Benefits

• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance and individual circumstances.
• CPD allowance of 3 days and £500 per year for development. Payment of your full RCVS fees, so you're never out of pocket.
• Extensive internal CPD programmes plus discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 wellbeing support and private medical cover included.
• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.

About you

We are looking for a Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a supportive team while delivering excellent patient and client care in a busy hospital environment.

To be successful, you'll:

• Be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with RCVS registration.
• Have experience delivering high-quality patient and client care.
• Take a pragmatic, efficient and welfare-focused approach to clinical decision-making.
• Be confident, adaptable and efficient when working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be computer literate and comfortable using clinical systems.
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge to support team development.
• Have 12 months' UK small animal practice experience (desirable).

About the Hospital

PDSA is a highly collaborative and effective hospital, a great place for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning. As a large and busy hospital, we care for a high volume of patients and a diverse range of cases, providing excellent opportunities to broaden your nursing experience and develop your clinical skills.

You’ll work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and support colleagues with varied clinical interests, giving you access to a rich pool of knowledge and expertise.

Our Pet Hospitals are well-equipped and include separate dog and cat kennelling facilities, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.

Diversity & Inclusion

PDSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and the appropriate pre-employment checks. As a safeguarding organisation, we expect all colleagues to share our commitment to protecting children, adults at risk and one another.