Registered Veterinary Nurse - Stechford

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Stechford, Birmingham

About the Role

A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its friendly small animal team in Stechford, Birmingham.

This is a permanent position working 34 hours per week across four days, with some Saturday shifts required. The role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and no out-of-hours or overnight inpatient checks.

You will have the opportunity to utilise your nursing skills across the patient journey, including admissions, anaesthetic monitoring, recovery and discharge, with additional clinical support available for theatre turnaround and patient preparation.

Salary: Competitive, DOE (from £28,000 - £32,000)
Location: Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands
Schedule: 34 hours per week across 4 days
Weekends: Some Saturday shifts required
OOH: None, including no overnight inpatient checks

About the Practice

The practice is a modern, purpose-built small animal clinic with a strong emphasis on teamwork, clinical standards and compassionate patient care.

The nursing team benefits from additional support with patient preparation and theatre turnaround, helping RVNs focus their time on clinical nursing responsibilities.

Professional development is actively encouraged, with generous CPD provision and funded certificate opportunities available for nurses looking to develop particular areas of interest.

There is also scope to support the development of other nursing colleagues, making the position particularly suitable for an RVN who is already a Clinical Coach or interested in becoming one.

The practice is conveniently located in east Birmingham with excellent transport connections and free on-site parking.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care to small animal patients

• Admitting patients for procedures and hospitalisation

• Monitoring patients under anaesthesia

• Providing perioperative nursing care

• Supporting patient preparation for procedures

• Monitoring patients throughout recovery

• Managing patient discharges and communicating aftercare instructions

• Supporting Veterinary Surgeons during clinical procedures

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records

• Providing excellent client care and communication

• Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues

• Supporting students and less experienced colleagues where appropriate

• Maintaining high standards of infection control and patient welfare

• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the clinical environment

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience.

You should have strong general nursing skills and be comfortable across areas including anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, patient recovery and discharge.

Excellent customer service and communication skills are important, alongside a positive and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Previous experience as a Clinical Coach would be advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from RVNs willing to work towards this qualification.

A genuine commitment to animal welfare and maintaining high clinical standards is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary DOE

• 34 hours per week across 4 days

• Some Saturday shifts

• No OOH

• No overnight inpatient checks

• Generous CPD allowance

• Funded certificate opportunities

• Paid RCVS, BVNA and VDS memberships

• Contributory pension scheme

• Holiday allowance

• Career development opportunities

• Wellbeing initiatives and social events

• Free on-site parking

• Employee reward and discount programme