Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Practice

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a well-established, multi-site small animal practice located across the West Midlands, on the outskirts of Birmingham. With excellent transport links into the city centre and beautiful surrounding areas such as Kinver, Clent Hills, and the Lickey Hills, we offer a great balance of accessibility and lifestyle.

Our large and experienced team includes 24 Veterinary Surgeons, 25 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 7 Student Nurses, Veterinary Auxiliaries, Receptionists, and a dedicated management and admin team. With certificate holders across a range of disciplines, we are able to manage a diverse and complex caseload in-house. Our sites are well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratories, K-laser, dental x-ray at selected branches, and a CT scanner at our Halesowen hospital.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.

You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the practice.

This is a varied role primarily based at our Lordswood branch, with occasional cover across our other sites when required. You’ll be involved in all aspects of general nursing, including inpatient care, theatre work, nurse consultations, laboratory tasks, and supporting patients from admission through to discharge. You will also play a key role in triaging patients, assisting with incoming calls, and supporting the smooth running of the clinical day.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:30pm, with a 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota (8:00am–12:30pm) and participation in a bank holiday rota.

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Assist with nurse consultations, triage, and client communication

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Contact and Apply

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team: [contact hidden]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are a Disability Confident Employer.