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About this role
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
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We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Surgery team at Pride Referrals on a part-time basis, working 32 hours per week.
This is an exciting opportunity for an RVN with a passion for surgical nursing to work within a busy, multidisciplinary referral hospital, supporting a varied and complex surgical caseload.
You'll work closely with experienced clinicians and the wider hospital team, playing an important role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout the surgical journey, from admission and preparation through to anaesthesia, recovery and discharge.
Hospital Highlights
Busy multidisciplinary referral hospital
Dedicated role within the Surgery service
Exposure to a varied and complex surgical caseload
Opportunity to develop skills in anaesthesia, perioperative care and advanced surgical nursing
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Surgery Nurse, you will be an integral member of the surgical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You'll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons, specialists and the wider hospital team, supporting a range of surgical procedures and ensuring patients receive excellent care throughout their treatment.
This role offers the opportunity to further develop your surgical nursing skills within a referral environment, contributing to clinical standards, patient safety and the smooth running of the Surgery service.
Working Pattern
Part-time role, 32 hours per week
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - shifts from 8:00am to 7:00pm
1 in 6 weekend rota
Approximately 1 night on call every 12 weeks, participation in the bank holiday rota may be required
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied surgical referral caseload
Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and perioperative nursing
Prepare patients, surgical equipment and theatre environments
Assist with a range of surgical procedures and maintain excellent theatre standards
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with Surgery expertise or interest and a passion for referral-level care. You’ll bring:
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills relevant to your discipline
Experience working with complex medical or surgical cases in a referral or advanced-care setting
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
*Access e-learning courses and practical workshops through our dedicated Nurse Academy to improve your clinical knowledge and technical skills
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
6.6 weeks' annual leave
Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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