About the Role
You'll become an integral part of the clinical team at Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre, a busy two-site first opinion practice delivering a varied caseload in a genuinely supportive environment. This is hands-on nursing work where you'll be involved in theatre, anaesthesia, inpatient care, nurse-led clinics, and diagnostic support—all without the pressure of out-of-hours commitments. The role runs 36–40 hours per week, typically across a 4-day working week, with a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota (9:00am–12:00pm) and no overnight on-call requirements. Based in Ashton-in-Makerfield, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and easy access to countryside—a real community hub with a team that values collaboration.
You'll work alongside Veterinary Surgeons, Student Nurses, Client Care Advisors, and a Practice Director who all share a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement. There's room to grow here: clear pathways exist into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles, as well as specialist posts like clinical supervisor, mentor, or certificate holder positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-standard nursing care across the practice's varied first opinion small animal caseload
- Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
- Run nurse-led clinics and drive preventative healthcare planning with clients
- Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery across both sites
- Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to maintain clinical standards and contribute to ongoing patient care development
Requirements
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with both clients and colleagues
- Good organisational ability and effective workload management
- Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous professional improvement
Benefits
- Time Off: 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
- Learning & Development: £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave, Certificate support, RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, employee wellbeing initiatives
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Additional Perks: Pension scheme, discounted veterinary care, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme, access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
- Career Progression: Clear pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, and specialist clinical roles
About the Practice
Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre is a busy first opinion small animal practice operating across two sites in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals united by a shared commitment to happier animals and happier owners.
The team includes Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Nurses, Client Care Advisors, and a Practice Director—all working together to create a positive, supportive workplace where clinical excellence and community values matter. IVC Evidensia invests in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to help teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.
