Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Medivet Bamber Bridge is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, supportive team in a modern, well-equipped first-opinion practice. This full-time role offers genuine variety: you’ll work across nurse-led appointments, surgical support, patient monitoring and client care in a recently renovated clinic that’s invested heavily in both people and facilities.

The practice occupies a busy suburban location with excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District—ideal if you value strong lifestyle options alongside clinical challenge. With a one-in-three weekend rota and genuine flexibility offered, work-life balance isn’t just mentioned here; it’s actively prioritised.

You’ll be part of a five-vet team including a three-times certificate holder in surgery, and work regularly with advanced procedures including orthopaedics and laparoscopy. There’s real opportunity to expand your clinical experience within a supportive regional network that includes access to Medivet’s 24-hour centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care through nurse-led appointments, schedule 3 activities, and support during consults, surgeries and procedures
• Manage patient monitoring, admissions and discharges in compliance with RCVS standards and practice protocols
• Assist with advanced procedures including orthopaedic surgery and laparoscopy, with opportunities to develop specialist skills
• Work collaboratively within the nursing and support team to maintain high standards of client care
• Utilise modern clinic equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, dental suite and orthopaedic facilities

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse
• Ideally 1–2 years’ UK veterinary nursing experience, though candidates at different career stages who are confident, motivated and eager to learn are welcome to apply
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, life assurance (3× salary)
• Annual Leave: 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service, plus an extra paid ‘Day for You’
• Learning & Development: £750 CPD allowance plus 2 days’ paid leave per year; access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and Medivet’s 24-hour hospitals; funded certificates and internal career pathways
• Professional Support: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Additional Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services

About the Practice

Medivet Bamber Bridge is a well-established first-opinion practice serving its local community in a busy suburban setting. Recently renovated, the clinic now offers state-of-the-art facilities including digital X-ray, in-house lab, high-quality ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, dental suite with dental X-ray, orthopaedic equipment, capnography and ventilators. The practice also features separate dog and cat wards plus a rabbit-friendly setup.

Medivet is part of the wider Medivet group and maintains close working relationships with its nearby 24-hour centre and other local branches, providing staff with access to additional support and opportunities for continued professional development within a strong regional network. The practice prides itself on delivering high standards of care, building lasting client relationships and fostering a genuinely collaborative working environment.