Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent veterinary hospital that provides first-opinion 24/7 emergency care alongside specialist referral services in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while encouraging professional and personal development.
This is a full-time position, averaging 37 hours per week on a six-week rolling rota, including a mixture of day, twilight and night shifts across seven days, with participation in the on-call rota.
The Role
As an RVN, you will:
- Provide outstanding nursing care to medical, surgical and high-dependency patients.
- Support a range of emergency and referral cases across multiple disciplines.
- Assist with inpatient care, theatre, diagnostics and anaesthesia.
- Monitor and care for critically ill patients, ensuring the highest clinical standards.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to seamless patient care.
- Work collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified and RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse.
- Has at least 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrates excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- Remains calm and confident in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Is able to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team.
- Has excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding patient care.
- Maintains a proactive approach to continuing professional development.
Previous experience within a referral or emergency setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000–£38,965, depending on experience.
- Full-time position averaging 37 hours per week.
- Exposure to a diverse emergency and referral caseload.
- £1,000 annual CPD allowance.
- Private healthcare.
- SMART pension scheme.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Pet insurance contribution.
- Free on-site parking.
If you’re looking to further your nursing career within a progressive independent hospital that values teamwork, clinical excellence and continuous development, we’d love to hear from you.