What’s on Offer
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Salary from £30,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
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4-day working week (8:00am – 6:30pm) with every Tuesday off
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1:8 weekends on-call (only called in if required by the ophthalmologist)
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Generous OOH payments per case
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5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
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Paid RCVS & VDS fees
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External CPD funded + extensive free online CPD programme
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Clear career progression opportunities
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Staff discount schemes
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Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity and equal family leave
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Life assurance & employer pension contribution
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E-car salary sacrifice scheme
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Wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and cycle to work scheme
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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
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Provide high-quality patient care across all areas of the practice
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Admit and discharge patients, administer perioperative medications
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Assist with induction and monitoring of anaesthesia
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Prepare patients for surgery, assist in theatre and during recovery
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Clean, maintain, and care for surgical instruments
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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.
Ready to Apply?
To arrange an informal chat to discuss this opportunity in more detail, email tevans@candorvets.co.uk, call or WhatsApp 07444 934450, or apply now to speak to one of our friendly, knowledgeable consultants at Candor Vets.
Job Reference RVN026