Registered Veterinary Nurse - ECC

About the Role

This is a full-time emergency and critical care nursing position based at Vets Now's Manchester facility, one of the UK's two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. You'll work a 4-day week on a rotational shift pattern (06:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 18:00, or 10:00 to 20:00), with a 1 in 5 weekend rota working 10-hour shifts. This role demands high clinical standards and a genuine passion for emergency care.

During your shifts, you'll triage and stabilise critically ill patients, manage complex inpatient care in the ICU, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including specialists and advanced practitioners. Your experience will span diverse emergency cases, including referrals from internal medicine and surgery services, giving you exposure to the full spectrum of emergency veterinary nursing.

Vets Now supports your professional growth actively, offering access to an industry-leading ECC certificate, structured CPD programmes, and mentorship within a team dedicated to developing nurses to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage patients and provide first aid advice both over the telephone and in clinic
• Manage critical care including physiotherapy, pain assessment, wound and dressing care, and monitoring of major body systems
• Monitor inpatient trends closely and identify clinical changes quickly, with strong assessment skills
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures confidently, including sole-charge diagnostic work where appropriate
• Contribute to high clinic standards and exceptional patient care across a busy emergency hospital

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of six months' experience
• Demonstrated motivation to maintain high clinic standards
• Passion for client care and animal welfare in an emergency setting
• Experience with an ECC caseload is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £34,417 depending on experience
• 7 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• £1,125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid professional development hours annually
• RCVS registration fees paid in full
• ECC certificate support and training
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced sick pay and enhanced maternity pay
• UK standard pension contributions (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Up to 50% discount on staff pet care
• Death in service benefit of two times annual salary
• Reward Gateway membership offering discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, operating 60+ dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. The Manchester facility is part of this expanding emergency network, serving over 1,700 veterinary practices with specialist ECC provision. The hospital operates as a multi-disciplinary centre with internal medicine and surgery services, providing a comprehensive emergency and referral environment for complex cases.

The team prides itself on clinical excellence, professional development, and a supportive culture. Vets Now is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in veterinary medicine.