Registered Veterinary Nurse

We're looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at Belfast Vets for Pets. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced nurses and newly qualified RVNs seeking a supportive environment where they can develop, thrive, and make a real difference to patient care.

About Us

Belfast Vets for Pets is a thriving, well-established small animal practice located within the busy Balmoral Plaza Retail Park in Belfast. Since opening in 2013, the practice has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality veterinary care, led by a passionate and experienced clinical team with more than 84 years of combined veterinary and nursing experience.

Conveniently situated inside the Pets at Home store, our practice benefits from excellent facilities, modern equipment, ample onsite parking, and a loyal client base. We provide a wide range of services, from preventative healthcare and nurse clinics through to surgery, diagnostics, and ongoing medical case management, giving our team exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload.

You'll be joining a welcoming and collaborative team of 5 Vets, 4 Nurses, 2 Client Care Advisors, and a Practice Manager, all committed to delivering outstanding patient care and exceptional client service. We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to pursue their professional interests.

The Role

This is a part-time position working 12-16 hours per week. The role is expected to include Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon shifts alongside participation in the weekend rota (1 in 4 full weekends).

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your nursing skills to their full potential. You'll be involved in all aspects of patient care, including:

• Admitting and discharging patients
• Monitoring anaesthetics
• Surgical nursing support
• Inpatient care and recovery
• Nurse consultations and clinics
• Supporting the delivery of exceptional client care

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• No out-of-hours or overnight inpatient checks
• Generous CPD allowance, including support for Certificates
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA and VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Social events and wellbeing initiatives
• Exclusive company and high street discounts
• 20% colleague discount across the Vet Group, Pets at Home and Groom Room
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance

If you're looking to join a supportive and experienced team where you'll be encouraged to develop, grow, and enjoy a rewarding nursing career, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal chat or to apply, email Emma on NorthVet@vets4pets.com. 

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: BT12 6HR

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!