Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Manor Vets is seeking a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the clinical team on a full-time basis at the Lordswood branch, with occasional cover across other West Midlands sites. This is a 40-hour role working Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:30pm, with a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:00am to 12:30pm) and bank holiday participation. You'll be part of a large, experienced nursing team of 25 RVNs and 7 student nurses, working alongside 24 veterinary surgeons in a well-equipped multi-site practice on the outskirts of Birmingham.

The practice is ideally located with excellent transport links into the city centre and proximity to beautiful surrounding areas including Kinver, Clent Hills, and the Lickey Hills, offering a great balance of accessibility and lifestyle. You'll have access to comprehensive facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratories, K-laser, dental x-ray at selected branches, and a CT scanner at the Halesowen hospital.

Manor Vets is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. The culture is values-led, focused on care, community, and continuous improvement, with clear career pathways into senior nurse, referral, or leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied small animal caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care and manage patient recovery from admission through discharge
• Assist with nurse consultations, patient triage, and client communication
• Contribute to laboratory tasks and general nursing duties across the clinical day
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team to support clinical standards

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 clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high standards of care

Benefits

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• 550 pounds CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• Certificate support and funding
• RCVS and VDS fees covered by the practice
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care for personal pets
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to hundreds of retailer discounts and cashback
• Clear career progression opportunities into senior nurse, referral, or leadership roles, or as clinical supervisors, mentors, and certificate holders

About the Practice

Manor Vets has deep roots spanning over 120 years, originating from servicing pit ponies. The practice was historically owned and run by the renowned equine specialist Mr Dawes, who was president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Today, the practice maintains its reputation for expertise and has won several awards for its innovative approach to veterinary practice, particularly in client care. The team is committed to continuous development and improvement in patient and client care standards.

Recently, Manor Vets launched a unique 24-hour service with vets and nurses on site for emergencies and inpatient care around the clock. The practice encourages medical staff to pursue specialist education and aims to discuss all aspects of pet health with clients, offering all available treatment and prevention options while respecting clients' financial circumstances.