Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position is based at White Cross Vets in Sale, a small animal practice that combines modern clinical facilities with a genuinely supportive team culture. You'll work Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings (1 in 4 rota) with no overnight or after-hours on-call requirements. The practice is clinically progressive and actively encourages team contribution through monthly meetings where everyone's input shapes improvements.

One of the practice's nurses specialises in behaviour support and further training, with plans to develop this service at clinic level. If you're interested in clinical coaching or mentoring, the practice will support your development. White Cross Vets holds the IVC Evidensia Patient Safety Award and is ISFM Cat Friendly accredited.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across first opinion cases, supporting excellent client experiences
• Assist with surgical procedures including laparoscopic techniques
• Conduct and support nurse clinics
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Manage inpatient care in dedicated dog and cat wards plus isolation facilities
• Contribute to clinical standards and ongoing patient care development within the practice
• Collaborate with veterinary surgeons and wider practice team on clinical progression

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and effective workload management
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with motivation to deliver high standards of care

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum
• 6.6 weeks annual leave with increasing allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice and access to retail discounts and cashback
• Clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership, clinical supervisor, mentoring and certificate roles

About the Practice

White Cross Vets, Sale is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice serves small animal clients (dogs, cats and small pets) and is Rabbit Friendly accredited. Facilities include 4 consultation rooms, separate cat and dog wards, an isolation ward, and modern equipment including laparoscopic capability.

The practice operates as a training centre and fosters a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement. Monthly team meetings ensure every voice is heard, and the team actively supports professional development and mentoring opportunities for nursing staff.