Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week, or part-time considered

Shift pattern: Alternate weekly shifts 07:45–16:15 and 10:00–18:30 (flexible 4-day week considered)

Saturday: 1 in 4, 08:30–12:30 with TOIL given the following week

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small animal practice in Wilmslow. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, supportive practice where you will be fully involved in medical and surgical nursing, as well as nurse-led consultations.

You will have the chance to work with a wide variety of cases, and our visiting surgical and imaging specialists allow for exposure to a broader clinical experience. There are no out-of-hours shifts, and the practice is open from 8:00am to 6:30pm.

Our practice is located in beautiful Wilmslow, offering the perfect balance of countryside charm and town convenience, with Manchester just 30 minutes away by train. We are a first-opinion practice with a passionate, friendly team who are committed to providing high standards of veterinary care.

You’ll join a dedicated nursing team of six experienced RVNs, with special interests in behaviour, feline medicine, consulting, wound management, nutrition, and anaesthesia. We have six vets (two full-time, four part-time), and the team works closely together to deliver the best care for our patients. We value collaboration, support, and regular social interaction to keep the team connected.

*Alternate weekly shifts: Early 07:45–16:15 / Late 10:00–18:30

*Flexible 4-day week options can be discussed

*Weekend rota: 1 Saturday morning in 4, 08:30–12:30, with a TOIL half day given the following week

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £30,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

*6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

*Your birthday as a paid day off

*Increasing holiday allowance with length of service

*Private Medical Insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme

*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

*Research funding available for all vets and nurses

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

*Company pension scheme with employer contribution

*Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

*Discounted staff pet care

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