Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Cheshire Pet, Winterley, Sandbach, North West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time
Up to 33,000 DOE

Are you an RVN looking for a fresh opportunity in a fun, supportive, and skillful team? Do you enjoy surgical and medical case management, diagnostics, and being part of a friendly, forward-thinking environment? Cheshire Pet Sandbach is now hiring! We're on the lookout for a lovely RVN to join our fantastic team across our Winterley and Elworth clinics near Sandbach.

Role Details

This is a varied nursing role within a busy first opinion practice, offering a mix of surgical nursing, inpatient care, diagnostics and imaging, and consulting. You'll work closely with a dedicated team of Vets, RVNs, SVNs, and support staff who truly care about patient outcomes, and each other. We're passionate about nurturing areas of interest and supporting your development.

Work Schedule

Our flexible approach supports a real work-life balance. The standard rota is 37.5 hours over 5 days (shifts between 8:00am - 7:15pm), with patterns such as 8am-4pm, 11am-7pm, 8:30am-4:30pm, and 9:30am-5:30pm.Part-time or 4-day weeks will be considered. Saturday mornings are on a shared rota (currently 1 in 6). Inpatient checks are shared among nurses, although they are rarely required. There are no out-of-hours, as this is covered by Vets Now.

About Our Practice

Our modern and well-equipped practice offers a progressive, supportive workplace with staff wellbeing at its core. We're proud of our ISFM Silver Cat Friendly status and purpose-designed feline-only clinic, along with an impressive range of facilities including:
CT Scanner, digital and dental radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, in-house blood analysis and multiparameter monitoring.
Located in a semi-rural setting near the M6, our Sandbach base blends peaceful surroundings with great transport links.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a warm, confident RVN who enjoys variety and collaboration. Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, if you're a team player with a passion for delivering excellent patient care and client service, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a close-knit and experienced team of 6 Vets, 10 RVNs, 2 SVNs and 5 Receptionists, with visiting orthopaedic specialists and RVNs holding certificates in anaesthesia, ECC, medicine, surgery, and feline medicine. We're sociable, supportive, and genuinely enjoy working together--with plenty of team socials throughout the year!

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 base salary up to 33,000 DOE (FTE), 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
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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
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Development

550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata Certificate Support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
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Professional Memberships

VDS cover RCVS fees
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Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer Discounted staff pet care
Cheshire Pet, Winterley
Wheelock Heath Business Court, Alsager Road, Winterley, Sandbach, CW11 4RQ, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
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