Registered Veterinary Nurse – Stechford, Birmingham
About the Role
A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join its friendly small animal team in Stechford, Birmingham.
This is a permanent position working 34 hours per week across four days, with some Saturday shifts required. The role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and no out-of-hours or overnight inpatient checks.
You will have the opportunity to utilise your nursing skills across the patient journey, including admissions, anaesthetic monitoring, recovery and discharge, with additional clinical support available for theatre turnaround and patient preparation.
Salary: Competitive, DOE (from £28,000 - £32,000)
Location: Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands
Schedule: 34 hours per week across 4 days
Weekends: Some Saturday shifts required
OOH: None, including no overnight inpatient checks
About the Practice
The practice is a modern, purpose-built small animal clinic with a strong emphasis on teamwork, clinical standards and compassionate patient care.
The nursing team benefits from additional support with patient preparation and theatre turnaround, helping RVNs focus their time on clinical nursing responsibilities.
Professional development is actively encouraged, with generous CPD provision and funded certificate opportunities available for nurses looking to develop particular areas of interest.
There is also scope to support the development of other nursing colleagues, making the position particularly suitable for an RVN who is already a Clinical Coach or interested in becoming one.
The practice is conveniently located in east Birmingham with excellent transport connections and free on-site parking.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality nursing care to small animal patients
Admitting patients for procedures and hospitalisation
Monitoring patients under anaesthesia
Providing perioperative nursing care
Supporting patient preparation for procedures
Monitoring patients throughout recovery
Managing patient discharges and communicating aftercare instructions
Supporting Veterinary Surgeons during clinical procedures
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
Providing excellent client care and communication
Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues
Supporting students and less experienced colleagues where appropriate
Maintaining high standards of infection control and patient welfare
Contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the clinical environment
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience.
You should have strong general nursing skills and be comfortable across areas including anaesthetic monitoring, inpatient care, patient recovery and discharge.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are important, alongside a positive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
Previous experience as a Clinical Coach would be advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from RVNs willing to work towards this qualification.
A genuine commitment to animal welfare and maintaining high clinical standards is essential.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary DOE
34 hours per week across 4 days
Some Saturday shifts
No OOH
No overnight inpatient checks
Generous CPD allowance
Funded certificate opportunities
Paid RCVS, BVNA and VDS memberships
Contributory pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Career development opportunities
Wellbeing initiatives and social events
Free on-site parking
Employee reward and discount programme
Apply Today
If you're looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse job in Stechford, Birmingham offering a four-day working week, no OOH and excellent support for CPD and further qualifications, this could be an excellent opportunity.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com