REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE
Are you looking for the best, and to be the best? We are looking for exceptional additions to our expanding, experienced nursing team in our award-winning INDEPENDENT practice.
Founded in 2016, in 2025 Sanderson Vet was voted Best UK Vet and was also a Finalist for PetPlan Practice of the Year. With over 2100 positive client reviews, our clients are genuinely lovely to deal with.
We are an RCVS-Accredited 24-hour Hospital, boasting industry leading staff and facilities, in a purpose-built state of the art clinic. With certificate holders and Fear-Free Professionals the standard of our care is paramount, with all the facilities including CT to really offer the very best level of care.
Our clients are fantastic, trusting us to care for all their pet's needs, from dental x-rays to laparoscopy, echocardiography to BOAS surgery; we have the experienced team and all the equipment needed to work up cases fully.
We hold Gold Cat Friendly Status, Dog Friendly Accreditation and Silver Rabbit Friendly Status. We are accredited as a Zero Pain Philosophy and Platinum Compassion Understood Clinic and are the first UK certified clinic for compassionate euthanasia.
As a workplace we value our people, recently achieving Silver Great Workplaces with the BVA, with special mention of the amazing training opportunities, supportive approachable management and that team work is very much at the heart of the culture, with colleagues consistently feeling appropriately rewarded for the work they do. Our established management team are trained in Mental Health First-Aid, and all hold Awards in Leadership & Management.
Our fantastic nursing team of RVNs is led by Head Nurse Cathryn. We have nurses who hold or are studying towards certificates. Our nurses deliver the highest standards of patient care, supported by an animal and client care team of 10 amazing people.
We value our team, who are the key to our success, so we take every opportunity to show our appreciation. In the last 2 years every member of our team has had the opportunity to attend a congress like London Vet Show, BVA Live and BSAVA Congress, enjoying 5* hotel accommodation.
Salary-
· £30-36k pro rata PLUS bonus scheme
Rota-
· 40hr week over 4 days (shifts 8am-5pm or 10am-730pm)
· 1 in 4 weekends
· No OOH or on-call
Benefits-
· 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holiday
· BUPA Healthcare (including dependents up-to age 22)
· Generous staff discount
· Employee Assistance Programme
· CPD training programme (including Clinical, H&S and Leadership Streams)
· Discounts through BrightHR at leading retailers
· On-site Bevi machine offering flavoured and supplemented water
· RCVS and VDS fee's paid
Capabilities-
RVN, Enthusiastic team player, experience required.
Role-
Assisting with GP procedures and monitoring anaesthesia, pharmacy, consulting, inpatient care and diagnostics. Input and involvement in progressive nurse clinics, led by Hannah, and schedule 3 procedures, such as lump removals.
Who we're looking for-
Our ideal candidate is a team player who shares our passion for excellent client care, coupled with a drive to provide exceptional levels of patient care in a proactive healthcare setting. You will be capable of running and processing lab samples, in the set up and maintenance of equipment and have excellent time and record keeping.
The local area-
We are based in a prime location on the Wirral, situated close to the major cities of Liverpool and Chester, in close proximity to North Wales and the Snowdonia National Park. The clinic is ideally located to explore the local area with beaches just 15 minutes away.
But don't believe just us listen to our staff;
Working in an independent ever-growing practice has allowed me to develop my skills and interests. In this environment surrounded by a close unit team, I can be the nurse I want to be. Being independent and having specialists/APs on-site allows us to nurse patients the right way and follow cases through. I am proud to be part of the family.
Madie, RVN
I have worked in a lot of practices, and this is by far and away the best culture I have
experienced. I feel very well supported in my role and find management approachable and supportive
BVA Great Workplaces Report.
If you feel you are the person, we are looking for then please email your CV to