Registered Veterinary Nurse

Kernow Vet Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Stockport is seeking a part-time Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team at Marple Veterinary Centre. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ward duties, theatre assistance, and leading nurse-led clinics. The practice values your development and maintains high standards of patient care, offering a collaborative work environment. Competitive salary and extensive benefits include annual leave, CPD allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Birthday as a paid day off

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified and RCVS-registered Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Skills development across a broad range of clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Join the nursing team and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Perform ward duties and assist in theatre during procedures.
• Lead nurse-led clinics for client consultations.

Skills

RCVS registration

Ward duties

Theatre assistance

Nurse-led clinics

Education

Fully qualified Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Marple Veterinary Centre, Stockport, Stockport North West

Shift Pattern: Monday, Thursday, Friday + 1 Saturday morning in 5 rota

About the Role

We are seeking a fully qualified and RCVS-registered Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our friendly and supportive team at Marple Veterinary Centre. This is a part-time role offering a varied working day, including ward duties, theatre, and nurse-led clinics.

You will be an integral part of our nursing team, helping to maintain high standards of patient care while developing your skills across a broad range of clinical areas.

Work Schedule

Monday, Thursday, Friday – weekday shifts (earliest 8:00am, latest 6:45pm)

Saturday morning – 1 in 5 rota

No out-of-hours, Sunday, or Bank Holiday work

About Marple Veterinary Centre

We are a well-established first-opinion companion animal practice with a loyal client base. Our team includes 6 vets, 6 RVNs, 2 ANAs, and 4 reception/admin staff. We are proud to be an RCVS-accredited and registered training practice.

Our facilities include a separate dental and imaging suite, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory. Our location offers the best of both worlds, with Manchester nearby and the Peak District on our doorstep for outdoor activities.

Why Join Us?

Marple Veterinary Centre is a place where your skills will be valued, your contribution recognised, and your development supported. You’ll work within a collaborative and friendly team committed to high standards of care and continuous learning.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro-rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• Research funding available for all vets and nurses
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional Benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Discounted staff pet care

Marple Veterinary Centre, Stockport

2 Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7NL, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.