The Role

Here at Hollygate Veterinary Clinic, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Your role will be busy and varied, incorporating all aspects of nursing, although we encourage our nurses to develop their own area of interest for which CPD and in-house training are actively encouraged and funded. 

The rota will include shifts between Mondays and Fridays. There will be 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and no out-of-hours.

The salary will be up to £25,000 depending on experience.

About Us

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic is a hardworking and progressive small animal first opinion veterinary clinic covering the Carryduff area, east of Belfast. Our modern, well-equipped practice specialising in the treatment of small animals was established in 2002 and later became the branch practice of Earlswood Veterinary Referrals which is located in east Belfast. Our facilities include an operating theatre, X-Ray, dental X-Ray, ultrasound, and full in-house laboratory. Hollygate Veterinary Clinic is an approved member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme.

The successful candidate will join a team of 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, and 2 Animal Care Assistants and 1 receptionist.

Applicant Requirements 

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to deliver the highest standards of patient and client care. 1-year recent post-graduation experience is desirable. You will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to use your own initiative to multitask, and be able to consistently deliver a high standard of nursing care to your patients.

Benefits Nurse

Benefits – Subject to Pro Rata:

  • Increasing holidays based on length of service
  • CPD paid days and allowance
  • L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Birthday leave
  • RCVS Membership paid
  • VDS cover
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Service-related company sick pay
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • Relocation packages
  • Career progression opportunities
  • As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.