Registered Veterinary Nurse- Newly qualified applicants welcome

Job Description

Altrincham | £27,000–£30,000 DOE | No OOH

Start your nursing career in a practice that will support you properly

We are looking for a newly qualified or early-career RVN to join our nursing team in a modern, developing first opinion practice.

This is a role where you will be supported to build confidence, develop your clinical skills properly, and become part of a team that values high standards and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

Starting your career as an RVN can feel overwhelming. We aim to create an environment where you are supported, encouraged to ask questions, and given opportunities to develop without being thrown in unsupported.

You will work alongside experienced vets, RVNs and support staff who enjoy teaching and developing nurses.

What makes this role different

Our nurses are actively involved in patient management and clinical decision making.

You will have the opportunity to develop skills in:

• Nurse consultations and triage
• Anaesthesia and theatre nursing
• Multiparameter monitoring (ECG, capnography, blood pressure)
• Inpatient care and recovery
• Schedule 3 procedures
• Dental radiography and full dental workflows
• Multimodal analgesia and local anaesthetic techniques

We are also continuing to develop:

• Point of care ultrasound within the nursing team
• AI supported tools including HT Vista
• AI assisted clinical note taking

This is a practice where nurses are encouraged to use and develop their skills properly.

The practice

• Recently extended, modern site
• 5 consult rooms and 2 theatres
• Dedicated recovery area
• Study area and large staff room
• Visiting cardiology and imaging support
• Strong clinical team including CertAVP
• Caseload including advanced soft tissue and orthopaedics

The team

• Supportive and approachable nursing team
• Experienced clinical leadership
• Active student nurse involvement
• Regular nurse meetings and clinical discussions
• Positive culture focused on development and teamwork

Work-life balance

• 40 hours per week (including a paid 30 minute lunch break)
• No out of hours
• No Sundays
• No overnight inpatient checks
• Overtime is recognised and paid or taken as time off in lieu

Development

• CPD fully supported
• Certificates actively encouraged
• £750 CPD allowance with paid CPD time
• Strong culture of mentoring and clinical discussion

We want nurses to continue progressing, not plateau after qualification.

Who this role suits

• A newly qualified or early-career RVN
• Someone motivated to learn and develop clinically
• A team player with good communication skills
• Someone organised, positive, and willing to take ownership of their development

You do not need to know everything already. What matters most is attitude, willingness to learn, and wanting to provide high standards of patient care.

Salary and package

• £27,000–£30,000 depending on experience and capability
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Pension
• Staff discount
• 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service
• Reward hub with discounts, cashback, and cycle-to-work scheme

Why this role stands out

This is more than a standard newly qualified RVN role.

You will join a practice that is continuing to invest in its facilities, clinical standards, and nursing team, with support in place to help you build confidence and progress.

Apply via Vets for Pets Careers or contact northvet@vets4pets.com for more information.

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!