Registered Veterinary Nurse

Blacks Vets Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Dudley is seeking a Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their multi-award-winning team. This evening role involves supporting advanced nursing care and emergency cases in a well-equipped hospital environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified RVN with experience in client relationship building. The position offers competitive benefits, a collaborative atmosphere, and opportunities for career development, making it an excellent choice for veterinary professionals looking for a supportive team.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Funded external CPD

Free annual flu jab

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in emergency and advanced nursing care is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships are required.

Responsibilities

• Support both first-opinion and referral-level cases.
• Involved in complex procedures and advanced veterinary nursing.
• Collaborate with a multi-award-winning team.

Skills

Advanced nursing care

Emergency nursing

Client relationship building

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

CT scanner

Dental X-ray unit

Referral-level ultrasound

Job description

Twilight Registered Veterinary Nurse

Salary: £19,656 per annum
Location: Blacks Vets Dudley Hospital
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 21 average hours per week
Rota: 7 shifts on / 14 shifts off
Shift times: 3pm – 12am

Are you looking for an evening role that offers a varied caseload, excellent facilities, and a genuinely supportive team?

Would you enjoy working in a busy, well-equipped hospital while also having the opportunity to build strong client relationships and be involved in emergency nursing?

And how does working on the leafy edge of Birmingham sound — with easy access to beautiful countryside as well as the buzz of the city?

Most importantly… how do you take your tea? ☕

The Role

We’re excited to welcome a Registered Veterinary Nurse to our multi-award-winning team. This evening role is ideal for an RVN seeking variety, responsibility, and involvement in advanced nursing care.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, supporting both first-opinion and referral-level cases. Our nurses play a vital role in patient care and are actively involved in complex procedures, with opportunities to develop within advanced veterinary nursing niches.

Our clinical team includes certificate holders in:

• Cardiology

• Medicine

• Surgery

• Dermatology

• Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery
  (and much more)

Facilities & Equipment

You’ll work in a hospital environment equipped to the highest standard, including:

• CT scanner

• Dedicated dental X-ray unit

• Referral-level ultrasound and dedicated scanning room

• NHS-level laboratory

• High-spec endoscopes

• ICU incubators

• Piped oxygen throughout

• Kennels and cattery with underfloor heating

• Gold Feline-friendly hospital

• Three Silver ISFM-accredited branches

Life at Blacks Vets

We believe great work comes from happy teams. Alongside a strong clinical focus, we offer a welcoming social culture with real camaraderie. Regular staff recognition events include:

• A Christmas party (often in January!)

• Treats throughout the year including Easter eggs, pumpkin carving competition, and lunch on occasions.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + Birthday Leave (this is included within the rolling 3-week shift rota)

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Funded external CPD

• Extensive free Linnaeus online CPD programme

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Life assurance

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Employer pension contributions

• Recruitment referral reward scheme

Wellbeing benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

About Us

Blacks Vets is a proudly award-winning practice, independently voted twice as Best UK Vet, Practice of the Year, and winner of the RCVS Wellbeing and Client Service Award. We were also recognised as Best Place to Work and featured on Channel 4’s The Interview and BBC2’s Me and My Dog.

With over 50 years’ experience, we are family vets for family pets — big enough to offer exceptional facilities and expertise, yet small enough to care deeply for our clients and team members as individuals.

As part of Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all associates, with trained Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone.

Interested?

If you’d like to apply, or would prefer an informal chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Coleman at [e-mail]