Job Description

Purpose-led practice. Proper nursing autonomy. A four-day week where your skills genuinely matter.

If You Want Your Nursing to Mean Something Again

If you are an RVN who wants to use your full skillset, not just keep things ticking over, and you believe veterinary care should be accessible to everyone, this role will resonate with you. This is a position for nurses who want to feel proud of the difference they make every day.

The Opportunity

We are working with a purpose-driven veterinary practice in Ashton-under-Lyne, that has built something genuinely different. This is a clinic shaped around values, not profit targets, where nurses are trusted, respected, and encouraged to practise proper, hands-on nursing.





You will be joining a well-established nursing team within a large, well-equipped clinic that sees a wide mix of medical and surgical cases. The caseload is varied and meaningful, and the team shares a collective commitment to doing the right thing for pets and their owners.





This is not a hierarchical environment. Everyone has a voice here, regardless of job title. The focus is on teamwork, shared responsibility, and delivering high clinical standards without losing sight of compassion and sustainability.

Why This Role Is Different

A Clinic Built for Quality Care

This is a spacious, modern practice with five consulting rooms, two fully equipped theatres, and a dedicated dental suite. Separate dog and cat wards ensure calm, comfortable inpatient care, and the layout genuinely supports good nursing workflows.

A Diverse and Interesting Caseload

You will be involved in both medical and surgical nursing, with exposure to advanced procedures. An on-site orthopaedic surgeon adds real depth to the caseload and creates opportunities to develop your clinical confidence and technical skills.

Nursing Is Valued Here

This is a place where nurses are encouraged to think, contribute, and develop. There is no rigid hierarchy. Collaboration is the norm, and your ideas and experience are welcomed.

A Values-Led Organisation

As a Community Interest Company, the practice exists to remove barriers to veterinary care. Free consultations and transparent pricing allow the clinical team to focus on patient welfare, not upselling. If values alignment matters to you, this is a rare opportunity.

Your Journey Here

In Your First Month

You will settle into the team, learn the systems, and get comfortable with the clinic's way of working. Support is readily available, and there is no pressure to hit the ground running alone.

By Three Months

You will be confidently managing your nursing responsibilities across medical and surgical cases, contributing to inpatient care, and starting to explore CPD options aligned with your interests.

By Six Months

You will be a trusted, established member of the team, fully embedded in the culture, with the opportunity to pursue funded certificates or further development if that is where you want to take your career.

What's On Offer

Compensation and Time Off

Salary up to

32,800

40 hours per week

over a genuine

four-day week

2 in 9 Saturdays

, with time off in lieu

Six weeks' holiday

, including bank holidays

Professional Development

CPD fully supported Certificate funding available RCVS and VDS fees paid

Wellbeing and Security

52 weeks sickness benefit

after qualifying period Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Contributory pension scheme Employee assistance programme and counselling support Cycle to work scheme Staff discounts and Vivup benefits Refer-a-friend bonus

The Candor Vets Difference

At Candor Vets, we do not push roles or rush decisions. We listen first, then match people with practices where they will genuinely thrive. It is about long-term fit, not quick fixes.

Ready to Explore?

If this sounds like the kind of role where you could do your best work and feel aligned with the values behind it, let's have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.





Job Reference RVN053