Registered Veterinary Nurse

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Rhyd Broughton Clinic on a full‑time basis.

Rhyd Broughton Clinic is a busy first‑opinion small animal practice serving the Wrexham and Chester area. The team includes 13 Veterinary Surgeons, a 15‑strong nursing team made up of RVNs, SVNs and ACAs, alongside 15 additional support colleagues, creating a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are a two‑site practice across Wrexham and Chester, with a strong focus on patient care, team development and clinical standards. As an RVN training practice, inspiring vet care Centre of Excellence, Positive Pawprint practice, PSS Tier 2 General Practice and ISFM Silver Cat Friendly practice, this is a great opportunity to join a team committed to high‑quality care and continuous improvement.

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 where you will be involved in inpatient care, theatre, dental and diagnostic support, anaesthetic monitoring, nurse consultations and laboratory work. As a registered RVN training practice, you will also have the opportunity to support and mentor student nurses as part of their development.

This full‑time role operates 35 hours across four days, Monday to Friday. You will also take part in a 1 in 5 weekend rota, with Saturday shifts typically 8:30 am to about 1:30 pm and Sunday shifts typically 8:30 am to about 11:00 am. Finish times may vary, and time off in lieu is provided for weekend work.

• Deliver high standards of nursing care to hospitalised patients
• Support theatre, dental and diagnostic procedures alongside the veterinary team
• Monitor anaesthesia and support patient recovery
• Run nurse consultations and contribute to preventative healthcare

• 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

• 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

• 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 24 hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits such as Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

£0‑£0 a year

Up to £27,500 DOE