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Registered Veterinary Nurse

Bryn and Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, North West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Flexible

Up to £31,824 DOE

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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Up to £31,824 DOE
36–40 hours per week
Flexible rota depending on candidate preference, typically across 4 days
1 in 4 Saturdays, 9.00am–12.00pm
No out-of-hours requirements

Join a busy and supportive practice with a varied caseload
Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team.
Working across our two sites, you will become part of a welcoming and collaborative team where nurses play a key role in delivering high standards of patient and client care.

Role Details
This is a varied and hands-on nursing role within a busy first opinion practice. You will be involved in all aspects of patient care, from theatre work to preventative healthcare support.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Admitting and discharging patients for routine procedures
  • Running nurse clinics and supporting preventative healthcare plans
  • Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting surgical procedures
  • Maintaining accurate patient and medical records
  • Performing routine laboratory procedures
  • Assisting with radiography and ultrasound scanning
  • Supporting inpatient care and recovery monitoring
  • Ensuring correct disposal of clinical waste
  • Maintaining stock control and rotation
  • Ensuring SOPs and health and safety protocols are followed
  • You will also help clients make the most of our preventative healthcare plans and provide guidance on products and ongoing pet care.

    About the Practice
    Bryn and Golborne Veterinary Centre operates across two sites, Bryn Veterinary Centre and Golborne Veterinary Centre. You will work across both practices depending on the rota.
    Located in Ashton-in-Makerfield within the borough of Wigan, the area offers excellent transport links including a nearby train station, motorway access and plenty of countryside walks.
    Our team currently includes:
  • 5 Veterinary Surgeons
  • 5 Registered Veterinary Nurses
  • 2 Student Veterinary Nurses
  • 5 Client Care Advisors
  • Practice Director
  • We are a busy first opinion practice with a varied caseload and a supportive team environment where collaboration and professional development are encouraged.

    What We’re Looking For
    We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse who is:
  • Confident and enthusiastic
  • Friendly and supportive within a team environment
  • Organised with strong attention to detail
  • Passionate about delivering excellent patient care
  • You will also have access to extensive internal training resources and opportunities to develop your skills further.

    Because Our People Matter
    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 up to £31,824 DOE, you will benefit from:

    Work Life Balance
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
  • Your birthday as a paid day off

  • Wellbeing
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support

  • Development
  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional
  • Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
  • Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Bryn and Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield

    1 Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0DH, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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    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.

    Talent Partner

    Elliott Burgin

    elliott.burgin@ivcevidensia.com