We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Manor Vets on a full-time basis.
Manor Vets 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.
IVC Evidensia 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 IVC Evidensia, 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. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
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 IVC Evidensia, 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