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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Maternity cover


Company : Sandymoor Veterinary Centre Ltd


Location : Runcorn, England


Created : 2026-03-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CALLING ALL VETERINARY NURSES! We have an opportunity for a veterinary nurse to step into a vibrant, young, independent practice and make a big impact straight away.We opened in 2022 and were proud of our shiny new facilities and the connection weve made with our community.Our North Star group of three independent practices are small but we have a real wealth of knowledge within the team. That means we have a great foundation to help our team to build from, but with lots of opportunity for people with the right ethos and values to come in and make a real impact.Were looking for a qualified RVN with some experience to join our team as maternity cover for approximately 12 months, with the opportunity to make a difference and feed into our growing culture in a friendly team giving a great service to clients.Were building a practice that is centred around what works for people. We pride ourselves on recognising that the definition of support can be very different depending on a persons situation, and we do everything we can to show flexibility in how we provide it.That means members of our Sandymoor team work four days out of five with a dedicated day off every week, and we outsource our emergency and out of hours work to protect our teams work-life balance.The relationships we build with our clients are very natural and the reason for that is we care so much, and what we do is authentic. And you can see from our Google reviews that this isnt just talk. Were really making an impact. Check them out here: can read more on the ethos behind what we do straight from the mouth of our practice director Becky here: you agree, wed love to hear from you.WHAT YOU''LL NEED: Qualifications in veterinary nursing Experience in small animal GP practice Passion for animal care Excellent organisational skills A team player attitudeSCHEDULE:Were offering a maternity cover position to work full time, four days out of five during the week (ideally Monday - Thursday). Were open between 08:00-18:00, Monday to Friday.Additionally, you''ll work 1 in 3 Saturdays between the hours of 09:00-13:00.REWARDS:We value our team''s efforts and aim to make our working environment as rewarding as possible. Our hourly rates range up to 16.17 per hour, based on experience. Our employees are eligible for a generous staff discount applying to pets within their household. We offer six weeks of holiday as standard. Option to join NHS top up cash plan scheme. Enhanced family friendly schemes. Enhanced sick pay. Workplace pension scheme.Ideal start date - May 2026.Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryContract length: 12 monthsPay: Up to 16.17 per hourExpected hours: 38 42 per weekBenefits: Additional leave Company events Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick payWork Location: In person