Registered Veterinary Nurse - Didsbury in Manchester

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Didsbury

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a growing small animal team in Didsbury, Manchester.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 8:15am and 7:00pm. The weekend commitment is limited to 1 in 5 Saturday mornings from 8:30am–1:00pm.

The role offers plenty of clinical variety, including nurse-led clinics, Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate and general first-opinion theatre work.

Salary: Competitive salary DOE (from £27,000 - £30,000)
Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; shifts between 8:15am–7:00pm; 1 in 5 Saturday mornings
Benefits: 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, £500+ CPD budget, gym contribution and pet healthcare benefits

About the Practice

The practice is a modern, purpose-designed small animal clinic equipped with state-of-the-art veterinary facilities and equipment.

Patient welfare is central to the clinical approach, with the practice operating according to Fear Free principles designed to reduce stress and create a more positive experience for pets during veterinary visits.

The working environment is supportive and team-focused, with opportunities for RVNs to develop their clinical skills and take an active role in patient care.

Continued professional development is encouraged, with a minimum annual CPD budget of £500 alongside opportunities to broaden clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care to small animal patients
• Running nurse-led consultations and clinics
• Undertaking Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
• Supporting and participating in general first-opinion theatre work
• Monitoring patients throughout procedures and recovery
• Supporting patient admissions and discharges
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Communicating effectively with pet owners
• Applying Fear Free principles to patient handling and care
• Working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons and the wider nursing team
• Maintaining high standards of clinical hygiene and patient welfare
• Participating in the 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with a genuine passion for small animal nursing and excellent patient care.

You should be comfortable working across nurse clinics, theatre and general first-opinion nursing duties, with an enthusiasm for developing your clinical skills.

Strong communication and organisational abilities are important, alongside the ability to work effectively within a supportive veterinary team.

An interest in Fear Free veterinary care and patient-centred nursing would be particularly well suited to the practice's clinical approach.

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes a strong range of benefits focused on wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance:

• Competitive salary DOE (from £27,000 - £30,000)
• 37.5-hour working week
• Shifts between 8:15am and 7:00pm
• 1 in 5 Saturday mornings, 8:30am–1:00pm
• 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• 3 paid days to support a local charity
• Minimum £500 CPD budget
• Private medical insurance
• Gym membership contribution
• Free preventative healthcare plan for employees' pets
• Generous discounts on additional veterinary treatment
• Fear Free working environment
• Modern clinical facilities and equipment
• Regular team social events
• Ongoing career and professional development opportunities