Registered Veterinary Nurse

Ref:  38495
Contracted Hours:  30
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, UKM, SK9 3RN

Description: 

The Practice:

We are ideally located with excellent transport connections, close to the M4 and the local train station. The practice benefits from a large on-site car park with free parking for staff and clients.
Our modern, well-equipped surgery features advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, VGels, and multiparameter monitoring systems.  These resources enable our clinical team to consistently deliver high standards of veterinary care.

We are committed to supporting our nurses as veterinary professionals, ensuring they have the opportunity to fully develop and utilise their clinical skills. Our structure allows nurses to take ownership of nurse-led clinics and perform Schedule 3 procedures.

Client care is supported by a dedicated team of Client Care Advisors, allowing nurses to focus on clinical responsibilities and patient care. Our established training practice includes a nursing team of six (four RVNs and two VCAs), supported by reception staff and a Practice Manager.

The Role:

This is a first-opinion RVN position covering a wide range of nursing duties, including anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, nurse consultations, ordering, and assistance with surgical and medical procedures. There is also opportunity to work alongside visiting orthopaedic and ultrasonography specialists.

We are proud to promote a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and shift patterns where possible.

This is a part-time role of three days per week. There are no out-of-hours or on-call responsibilities. A shared Saturday rota operates on a 1 in 4 basis. Start date: 29th June 2026.

The Candidate:

We are seeking a motivated and proactive RVN with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. You should be confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a busy team environment, with a clear commitment to delivering clinical excellence.

Benefits:

•    Salary up to £31,000 pro-rata, dependent on experience 
•    Supportive and friendly team environment 
•    Holiday allowance increasing with length of service 
•    Excellent pension scheme 
•    Generous CPD allowance 
•    RCVS and BVNA membership fees covered 
•    Company discounts and reward schemes 

Location: SN14 6RZ

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!

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  24 Apr 2026