CVS Group UK
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: PetMedics Walkden (Manchester)
Hours: Part Time (21 hours per week)
Practice Type: First Opinion
At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature.
We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career.
Life At PetMedics Walkden
PetMedics is a thriving, multi-site veterinary group made up of a state-of-the-art 24‑hour hospital, a fully refurbished first‑opinion practice, and a dedicated consulting branch. The team consists of 37 veterinary surgeons, many of whom are already Certificate Holders or working toward certification. They are supported by an exceptional group of Certificate‑holding RVNs, patient care assistants, and receptionists who all share the same commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
You will work with a friendly, supportive team and have access to excellent clinical facilities, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory. Additionally, you'll benefit from our 24-hour hospital and certificate-led referral team based in Worsley, which offers specialist support for more complex cases. Case continuity is a priority, with the opportunity and expectation to manage cases from start to finish.
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About You
PetMedics is proud to hold Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status, along with Silver awards for being rabbit friendly and dog friendly. You can explore the hospital in more detail through the virtual tour:
We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join our team. No two days will be the same, you will:
Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day. Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team. Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice. Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture. Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years' experience interested in nurse's clinics with the ability to also be confident in theatre.
The benefits
At CVS, We Know That Care For Our Patients Starts With Dedicated People Like You. That's Why We Invest In Your Growth And Your Future. When You Join Us, You'll Get
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RCVS fees paid in full Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities Excellent Nursing Career Pathway Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell) Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications
Join us at CVS
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.
Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.
Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.
We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.
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