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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Manor Vets, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £29,500 DOE

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We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced and welcoming team at Manor Vets. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a large and varied team across our Colebrook site and local branch practices, where you’ll play a key role in delivering excellent patient care and supporting clinical development.

Join a team where your experience truly matters


You’ll be part of a well-established group made up of 24 Vets, 25 RVNs, 7 SVNs, 9 Veterinary Auxiliaries, 17 Receptionists, 4 Admin staff and a supportive management team. We’re proud to have certificate holders across various disciplines, helping us keep a wide range of cases in-house. Our sites are equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood analysers, dental x-ray (Cradley Heath and Lordswood), k-laser, and a CT scanner at Halesowen.

Role Details


You’ll work across our Colebrook site and nearby branches, carrying out a variety of general nursing duties including inpatient care, theatre work, laboratory tasks, consulting, triaging, and client communication. You’ll also be involved in pricing procedures, stock control, supporting student nurses and new graduate vets, and assisting with incoming calls.

Work Schedule


  • 38 hours per week
  • Shifts on a rota basis, Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 7.30pm
  • Saturday mornings (8.00am to 12.30pm) on a rota
  • Participation in our bank holiday and on-call rota

  • What We’re Looking For


    We’re seeking a friendly, empathetic and hardworking RVN with a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail. You’ll need experience across a wide range of nursing duties, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working within a large, multi-disciplinary team.

    Why Join Us?


  • Be part of a large, friendly and well-equipped group
  • Work alongside experienced colleagues and certificate holders
  • Enjoy a role with variety across inpatient, theatre, consulting and support duties
  • Benefit from support and training opportunities to develop your career

  • 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 of up to £29,500 DOE, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Manor Vets, Shirley

    61 Colebrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2JZ, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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    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