Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time position working 30–40 hours per week, including a share of the Saturday rota but with no out-of-hours or Sunday commitments. You’ll be based at Rawtenstall Vets for Pets, a well-established small animal practice situated on a busy retail park with excellent local amenities—just 5 minutes from Rawtenstall town centre and around 25 minutes from Manchester city centre.

You’ll use your nursing skills to their full potential: admitting patients, monitoring anaesthetics, recovering and discharging patients, and supporting the wider clinical team. The practice handles a diverse caseload—from routine consultations and surgeries to complex medical investigations and soft tissue procedures—with advanced imaging including ultrasound, digital radiography, and dental X-ray facilities. Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced RVN, there’s plenty of scope to develop clinical interests and get involved in rewarding cases every day.

This is a team that genuinely supports one another through clinical challenges and celebrates successes together. With a combined 20+ years of nursing experience across the team, you’ll be joining colleagues who understand the demands of the role and create space for both professional development and the occasional lunchtime laugh.

Key Responsibilities

• Admit patients and manage their care throughout their stay
• Monitor and manage anaesthetics, including induction and recovery
• Discharge patients and provide post-operative care instructions to clients
• Support surgical and medical procedures across the practice’s varied caseload
• Contribute to a culture of excellent inpatient care and client communication
• Participate in the Saturday rota (no OOH or Sunday duties required)
• Support team members with clinical knowledge-sharing and develop your own areas of clinical interest

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Good general nursing experience and practical skills
• Excellent customer service approach
• Cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic demeanour
• Genuine commitment to animal welfare
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team
• Willingness to participate in the Saturday rota

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pro rata based on experience
• No out-of-hours or overnight duties
• Generous CPD allowance, including funded professional certificates
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Contributory pension scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and The Groom Room
• Access to additional discounts and cashback schemes
• In-house career development opportunities
• Social events and emphasis on team wellbeing

About the Practice

Rawtenstall Vets for Pets is an established small animal practice with a clinical team collectively bringing over 60+ years of veterinary experience across medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and patient care. The nursing team adds a further 20+ years of combined expertise, ensuring consistently high standards of inpatient care and anaesthesia. The practice is known for its knowledgeable, reliable, and close-knit culture where teamwork and mutual support drive clinical excellence.

Located on a busy retail park with excellent nearby amenities (M&S, Costa, Aldi, Home Bargains), the practice combines accessibility with proximity to both Rawtenstall town centre and Manchester city centre. The team is committed to delivering outstanding pet healthcare and exceptional customer service, and actively supports colleagues in pursuing their clinical interests and professional development.