
Ready to develop your surgical nursing skills in a dynamic ECC environment? Join Vets Now Manchester and work alongside diplomat surgeons across orthopaedics, soft tissue, and emergency cases.
Daytime surgical role with 4 x 10-hour Monday to Friday shifts plus 1:5 weekend rota; no overnight on-call.
This is a full-time surgical nursing position at Vets Now Manchester, one of the UK's leading emergency pet care providers operating 60+ out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. You'll assist with a diverse surgical caseload spanning orthopaedics, soft tissue, and emergency procedures, working alongside diplomat surgeons in a specialist ECC environment.
The role offers excellent scope for development in anaesthesia, recovery, and surgical nursing. You'll be working a manageable schedule of 4 x 10-hour shifts Monday to Friday (07:00 to 19:00) plus a 1:5 weekend rota with bank holiday cover. This 12-month fixed-term contract provides a structured opportunity to build expertise in emergency surgical care.
Vets Now is the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, serving over 1,700 veterinary practices through a network of 60+ dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. The Manchester facility provides both first-class referral services and out-of-hours emergency cover for practices across the region, with a highly skilled team available when pet owners need support most.
The organisation is committed to supporting staff development and flexibility, offering structured programmes such as Cutting Edge for those transitioning into emergency and critical care, alongside industry-leading CPD packages and competitive benefits.