Registered Veterinary Nurse
Handforth, WSX, SK9 3RN
If you’re a dedicated and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a rewarding position within a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Our nursing team stands out for their expertise, teamwork and enthusiasm. Many of our RVNs hold advanced qualifications and bring their experience of time in referral centres to our practice.
Nurses are actively involved in all areas of the practice including theatre, inpatients/wards and consulting. Nurse consultations is area we are currently developing. We already run a wide range of nurse clinics including laser, weight clinics and behavioural consults and plan to provide more for our clients.
Personal progression is important to us and so we try to ensure our colleagues get to spend more time in the areas that interest them wherever possible. CPD is actively encouraged, with certificates and further education supported, encouraged and funded.
Our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility is a pleasure to work in, with digital X-ray, ultrasonography, and in-house laboratory facilities. A recent expansion and full refit have created a bright, clean and modern working environment.
Compassionate care for our patients and comprehensive workups are at the heart of what we do. With a diverse and busy caseload, we offer an ideal environment to grow and excel while making a real difference for our patients and their families.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced RVN to join our supportive team. You’ll be:
- Skilled in all aspects of veterinary nursing, with a passion for delivering excellent patient and client care. We are committed to helping you utilise your professional skills and pursue further qualifications that benefit both you and the practice.
- A great communicator, highly organised, who can thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Keen to support the practice as a business and contribute to motivating the team to achieve personal and practice improvement.
- Ideally you will be a Clinical Coach, or be excited to train as one. You’ll play a key role in supporting our student nurses alongside other experienced RVNs.
About the Role:
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), although part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Shifts tend to be 8am – 6pm or 10am – 8pm and we try to only rota one late shift per week per person. We do however understand the importance of a work/life balance and are happy to tailor your hours to suit your lifestyle. Let’s talk about what works for you!
We tend alternate shifts on a rota of consults, theatre, inpatient care or prep room so you can get involved in everything or else we can focus your rota more on the areas you are passionate about!
What We Offer:
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A competitive salary of £29,000–£35,000 DOE (pro rata).
- Generous CPD allowance to support your career development including funded certificates.
- Cost-price treatments for your pets, plus a 20% discount at Pets at Home and The Groom Room.
- Access to discounts and cashback on shopping, dining, and more.
- No out-of-hours requirement.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Paid memberships for RCVS, BVA and VDS.
- The welcome of a locally owned practice, backed by the resources of a larger organisation.
Location: RH15 9UG
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!