Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a part-time position working 2 days per week, plus 1 in 4 weekends. You'll join a close-knit team at Chester Caldy Vets4Pets, a practice that values professional development and genuine mentorship. This role suits a confident, experienced nurse who enjoys supporting and developing junior team members.

You'll have the opportunity to use your full range of nursing skills: admitting patients, monitoring anaesthesia, patient recovery and discharge, and performing Schedule 3 procedures including surgery and dentistry. A dedicated team of veterinary care assistants and student nurses handles theatre turnaround and patient preparation, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality nursing care. Clinical Coach qualification is ideal (or you may work towards it with practice support).

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and support student veterinary nurses during their shifts, guiding their development and building their confidence
• Admit patients and prepare them for procedures
• Monitor anaesthesia during surgery and diagnostic procedures
• Perform Schedule 3 nursing procedures including surgery and dentistry
• Manage patient recovery and discharge
• Work collaboratively with the five-vet team and wider support staff

Requirements

• RVN registration with RCVS
• Demonstrable experience as a veterinary nurse
• Confident, experienced practitioner with strong mentoring capabilities
• Clinical Coach qualification or willingness to work towards it

Benefits

• Salary £30,680 pro rata
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS membership fees paid by the practice
• CPD encouraged and supported
• 20% staff discount at Pets at Home
• Access to Vet Group rewards and discounts
• Inclusive, supportive team culture celebrating diversity

About the Practice

Chester Caldy Vets4Pets opened in 2017 and has grown from a single-vet practice to a five-vet team, supported by four RVNs, two SVNs, dedicated receptionists, and veterinary care assistants. The vet team holds various postgraduate certificates in medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and acupuncture, ensuring clients access high-quality, diverse expertise.

The practice is RCVS GP-accredited, a Cat-Friendly Clinic (Gold standard), and VetGDP approved. It operates as an RVN Training Practice, actively investing in the development of all staff members. The team is committed to inclusivity and celebrates the diversity of the community it serves.