Registered Veterinary Nurse - Manchester
Registered Veterinary NursePermanent
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Description
A rewarding opportunity is available for a Registered Veterinary Nurse in Gorton, Manchester, within a busy charitable small animal hospital. This permanent role offers a varied caseload, strong team support and the chance to make a meaningful difference to pets and their owners.
Key Details
- Location: Gorton, Manchester.
- Contract: Full-time, permanent position.
- Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week.
- Flexible Working: Flexible working options available.
- Salary: £27,455–£31,958 per annum, depending on experience.
- Duties: Medical, surgical and emergency nursing, including theatre, inpatient care, diagnostic imaging, nurse-led clinics, pharmacy and preventative healthcare.
Why You'll Love This Role
This is a role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys clinical variety and collaborative working. You will be part of an experienced team within a busy hospital environment, with opportunities to develop confidence across medical, surgical and emergency nursing.
About the Role
You will provide nursing care across a broad and varied caseload, supporting patients with medical, surgical and emergency needs. Day-to-day duties include inpatient monitoring, theatre support and diagnostic imaging.
The role also includes Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate, radiography, nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics. Additional responsibilities cover pharmacy, dispensary and medication management.
You will be involved in emergency and urgent patient care, client education and promoting responsible pet ownership. The hospital handles a high volume of patients, so this role will suit a practical and organised nurse who works well in a busy clinical setting.
Ongoing professional development is encouraged through practical experience, internal CPD and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
About the Practice
The hospital is part of a veterinary charity that has provided essential care to pets belonging to owners experiencing financial hardship for over 100 years. It is a busy charitable Small Animal Practice in Gorton, Manchester, supporting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
Facilities include separate dog and cat kennelling areas, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment. The clinical team includes experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues, with a culture that values teamwork, shared learning and professional development.
Working in Manchester
Manchester offers a large and well-connected city setting for veterinary professionals, with strong road, rail and public transport links across Greater Manchester and beyond. Gorton sits to the south-east of the city centre, which may suit candidates looking to commute from across the wider area. The location offers access to a broad urban client base and the practical benefits of working within a major city environment.
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell an additional five days.
- Three additional paid days off each year, comprising a Wellbeing Day, Celebration Day and Volunteering Day.
- £500 CPD allowance and three CPD days annually.
- Discounted attendance at BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show.
- RCVS registration fees paid.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 5% and increasing to 10%.
- Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
- Private medical cover.
- 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme through AXA Health.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts through the staff benefits platform.
- Discounted pet insurance.
- Access to staff veterinary services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of caseload can I expect?
You can expect a varied medical, surgical and emergency caseload. The hospital handles a high volume of patients, which supports broad clinical exposure.
Is flexible working available?
Yes. Flexible working options are available alongside the full-time 37.5-hour working week.
What experience is required?
Applicants must be RCVS-registered Registered Veterinary Nurses. At least 12 months' UK small animal practice experience is desirable, but not essential.
What facilities does the practice offer?
The hospital has separate dog and cat kennelling areas, in-house radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, piped gases and extensive orthopaedic equipment.
What support will be available?
You will work alongside experienced Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues. Internal CPD and opportunities to learn from colleagues are also available.
If you are a Registered Veterinary Nurse seeking a permanent hospital role with genuine clinical variety and a supportive team environment, this could be an excellent next step. Please apply to find out more.
Job Reference No: JN-35976
Job location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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