Work With Us
At Movement Referrals, we are committed to recruiting high-quality individuals with a strong sense of ‘team’, and a commitment to excellent clinical standards within a just culture. ‘Human factors’ are critical in the delivery of high-quality and safe veterinary medicine and surgery, and we have a strong culture in supporting colleagues in this area.
If you are a Specialist Vet in orthopaedics or neurology, or nearing the end of your residency-training programme, feel free to contact us. We are always happy to hear from colleagues and we may have opportunities in the pipeline. You can contact us on: directors@movementvets.co.uk
For RVN, ACA and Reception/Front of House positions, you can send your CV and cover letter to northwest@movementvets.co.uk for position in Runcorn or midlands@movementvets.co.uk for positions in Uttoxeter. We will be in touch when a position becomes available.
Details of open positions at Movement Referrals are posted below:
Current Vacancy:
Animal Care Assistant – Maternity Cover- North West
Animal Care Assistant – Maternity Cover- North West
– Specialist referrals (small animal orthopaedics and neurology)
Contract: Full time fixed term contract until July 2027 (40 hours per week) with 6.6 weeks annual leave Pro Rata.
Salary: £28,000 per year Pro rata
At Movement Referrals, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional care to pets and outstanding service to their owners and referring veterinary practices. As an independent veterinary referral centre specialising in Orthopaedics and Neurology, we’re proud to be led by an experienced team of Specialists, supported by dedicated receptionists, nurses, ACAs, Specialist and Advanced Practitioner vets.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Animal Care Assistant to join us on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and would like to develop their experience within a busy referral practice.
The Role
As an Animal Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our clinical teams by ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care throughout their stay.
Responsibilities include, and training will be provided where required:
- Complete daily hospital set up and shut down lists
- Exercising & providing enrichment for inpatients
- Grooming
- Monitoring and providing supportive care to inpatients (to include calculating and administering accurate patient nutritional requirements)
- Ensuring patients are clean and comfortable in their environment
- Administering oral and topical medications when directed
- Handling and restraining patients (adhering to cat friendly policies where applicable)
- Completing and recording patient vital signs and communicating to the nursing team (Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate, Mucous Membrane appearance, Capillary refill time).
- Laundry
- Assist with Theatre ACA duties as required
- Clean, maintain and sterilise surgical instrumentation following SOPs
- Maintain an aseptic environment in the theatre suite
- Maintain consumables within sterile services
- Prepare the surgical team for procedures to include donning surgical PPE and opening sterile packs.
- Assisting in the transportation and positioning of patients into and out of theatre
- Assisting the clinical teams
- Keeping all clinical areas clean and tidy
- Equipment maintenance e.g. ensuring clippers are clean between patients, blades are regularly replaced/sharpened
- Prepare patients for surgery (to include clipping & surgical scrub in accordance with the surgical scrub protocol)
- Completing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning regimes
- Fulfilling obligations of the rota to include sickness cover, holiday cover and bank holiday cover in any area required
- Carrying out any reasonable requests made by the Clinical Directors, vets, nurses, and any member of the management team.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of working with animals
- Handling customer data in a confidential manner
- The capacity to stay calm in stressful situations
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Being able to work independently, take direction and collaborate within a busy team
- Satisfaction in achieving high standards of cleanliness and organisation
- Ability and willingness to maintain a positive work environment
Desirable criteria:
- Flexibility in assisting other departments when required
- Experience in customer-facing roles
- Knowledge and experience of veterinary administration duties
Salary and benefits: We are looking to recruit a balanced team member with a blend of skills and experience. Accordingly, salary offers will be commensurate with experience but competitive.
Informal enquiries to Laura Linck laura.linck@movementvets.co.uk & Monique Jones monique.jones@movementvets.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term Contract
Full-time hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- *Free parking
- *On-site parking
- *Employee Discount
- *Sick Pay
Schedule: Monday to Friday (with the potential of a weekend rota to develop in the future
Ability to commute/relocate: Runcorn, WA7 3GH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: 2 years minimum of working in a veterinary practice
Work Location: In person
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2027 9am
Referral Veterinary Nurses (Locum Bank – North West)
Join the Movement North West Locum Nurse Bank
Movement North West is a specialist veterinary referral practice based in Runcorn, providing advanced care in Orthopaedics and Neurology. As our caseload continues to grow, we are looking to expand our bank of experienced RVNs to support our clinical team on a flexible locum basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team, caring for complex and rewarding referral cases in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from Registered Veterinary Nurses who have:
- Previous experience working in a veterinary referral hospital
- Strong inpatient and anaesthesia nursing skills
- Excellent patient care standards and attention to detail
- The ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team
- A flexible and proactive approach to nursing care
Shift Opportunities
We are seeking nurses who can provide support across a range of shifts, including:
- Day shifts
- Occasional night nursing shifts for the care and monitoring of hospitalised patients
Whether you are looking for regular locum work or occasional shifts to complement your current role, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Why Join Movement North West?
- Work within a specialist Orthopaedics and Neurology referral practice
- Be involved in the care of complex and challenging cases
- Join a friendly, experienced, and supportive team
- Modern facilities and a commitment to clinical excellence
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Referral Veterinary Nurse interested in joining our locum bank, please send your CV, a brief cover note, and your rates to:
Laura.linck@movementvets.co.uk and Monique.jones@movementvets.co.uk
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please feel free to get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you.