Registered Veterinary Nurse – Ophthalmology Referral Practice
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Salary
£30,000
Company
Candor Vets
Contact
Tim Evans
Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, United Kingdom
What’s on Offer
Salary from £30,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
4-day working week (8:00am – 6:30pm) with every Tuesday off
1:8 weekends on-call (only called in if required by the ophthalmologist)
Generous OOH payments per case
5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
Paid RCVS & VDS fees
External CPD funded + extensive free online CPD programme
Clear career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity and equal family leave
Life assurance & employer pension contribution
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, dedicated ophthalmology referral practice in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire. The successful candidate will be part of a large, supportive team of 8 RVNs and 2 Patient Care Assistants, working alongside experienced ophthalmologists and anaesthetists.
The role is focused solely on clinical work — no reception duties — allowing you to concentrate on delivering exceptional nursing care. You’ll rotate through varied areas including prep, theatre, recovery, procedures, and consultations.
While prior ophthalmology experience is not required, experience in a referral setting and familiarity with advanced monitoring equipment (capnography, multiparameter monitors, ventilators) would be advantageous. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality patient care across all areas of the practice
Admit and discharge patients, administer perioperative medications
Assist with induction and monitoring of anaesthesia
Prepare patients for surgery, assist in theatre and during recovery
Clean, maintain, and care for surgical instruments
Support gold-standard clinical care and uphold patient safety standards
About the Practice
This specialist ophthalmology referral clinic serves clients from across the North West and North Wales. Located just off the M56, the practice benefits from close links to Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester, and collaborates with local referral centres and teaching hospitals.
The team treats a wide variety of small animals and even supports off-site cases, including those from Chester Zoo. With a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and teaching, the practice provides a supportive and engaging workplace.
Job Reference RVN026
Tel: 02392 006 123
Address:
Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, United Kingdom