Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This full-time registered veterinary nurse position is based at Vets Now's Stoke emergency clinic, which has been providing expert care since 2004 and is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as an outstanding provider of emergency veterinary care. You'll work on a rota pattern that balances night shifts with daytime hours, combining overnight shifts (18:00 to 09:00) with some part-day and full-day weekend shifts across a four-week cycle. The role involves hands-on emergency and critical care nursing in a supportive team environment.

You'll be at the core of clinical treatment, managing complex cases and contributing to the high standards that define Vets Now's emergency service. The Stoke clinic is part of the UK's leading network of emergency providers, serving over 1,700 veterinary practices through 60 plus dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate first aid advice over the phone and perform in-clinic assessments
• Manage critical care cases, including monitoring of major body systems, in-patient trends, and early identification of clinical changes
• Perform physiotherapy, pain assessment, and wound and dressing care for recovering patients
• Carry out basic diagnostic procedures confidently, including work in sole charge capacity where appropriate
• Support surgical and anaesthetic procedures as part of the nursing team

Requirements

• RCVS registered for a minimum of six months
• Experience with emergency and critical care caseload is advantageous
• Motivated to maintain high clinic standards
• Passionate about caring for clients and their pets

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 7 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• £1,125 CPD allowance plus 20 paid hours for professional development
• RCVS fees paid and ECC certificate support
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• UK Standard Pension contributions (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
• Death in service benefit of two times annual salary
• Reward Gateway discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Flexible shift patterns with genuine flexibility to suit your circumstances

About the Practice

Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1,700 veterinary practices through a network of 60 plus dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. The Stoke clinic, operational since 2004, has been recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as an outstanding provider of emergency veterinary care. The team is highly skilled and committed to delivering expert care when pet owners need it most.

The organisation prides itself on flexibility and supporting professional development. Whether you're seeking full-time work or a specific shift pattern, Vets Now works to accommodate your needs. The company offers access to widely recognised ECC qualifications and an industry-leading CPD package to help you advance your career in emergency and critical care nursing.