Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You'll work as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a well-equipped, purpose-built small animal practice serving the Wirral since 2014. This full-time or part-time role offers varied hours between 8:30am and 7:30pm Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am to 1:30pm), with flexibility to discuss schedules that suit you best. Notably, there are no out-of-hours or overnight in-patient checks, giving you genuine work-life balance.

You'll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills to their full potential, admitting patients, monitoring anaesthetics, recovering and discharging animals. You'll work alongside VCAs and an SVN who support theatre turnaround and patient prep. The practice is RCVS-accredited and an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Practice, so you'll be part of a team committed to clinical excellence and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Admit patients and manage their care throughout treatment
• Monitor anaesthetics and support surgical procedures
• Recover and discharge patients
• Work collaboratively with VCAs and student nurses to prepare theatre and patients
• Build relationships with clients and provide compassionate, personalised care
• Contribute to maintaining high clinical standards in a small animal first-opinion practice

Requirements

• Current RVN registration
• Good general nursing experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about animal welfare with a genuine interest in patient care
• Cheerful, down-to-earth, and enthusiastic approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000 to £36,000 pro rata depending on experience
• No out-of-hours or overnight in-patient checks required
• Generous CPD allowance including funded certificates
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home, and Groom Room
• Access to additional discounts and cashbacks
• Social events and strong emphasis on wellbeing
• In-house career development opportunities

About the Practice

Greasby Vets for Pets is a well-established, locally owned small animal practice that has served the Wirral community since 2014. The modern, purpose-built facility is fully equipped with digital X-ray, in-house laboratory, dedicated operating theatre, separate dog and cat wards, and facilities to care for small mammals and exotic species. The practice holds RCVS accreditation and is approved as a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice.

The team prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a friendly, collaborative working environment. The practice is committed to building lasting client relationships, providing compassionate personalised care, and fostering a workplace where every team member is valued and supported in their professional development.