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Registered Veterinary Nurse

admin@scotvetref.co.uk (Kirsten Macleod) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:16:25 GMT

Enthusiastic nurse required for a growing, modern, purpose-built referral practice located in Inverness

ABOUT US

Scottish Vet Referrals (SVR) is a dedicated veterinary referral centre located in the beautiful surroundings of the Inverness Campus.

We are the only independent referral practice in the North of Scotland, owned by the partners.

We currently provide cardiorespiratory, CT scanning, dermatology, eye testing, internal medicine and oncology, ophthalmology and orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery services; delivering dedicated expertise with state of the art specialist equipment in a custom-designed facility.

For the future, our desire is to augment our team with veterinary surgeons who are experts in other areas of veterinary medicine. The facility has been designed to accommodate this expansion in service and expertise.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full time (40 hours per week), part time considered

Working hours between 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Out of hours/weekend duties are infrequent and shared.

RCVS fees paid.

Generous CPD budget.

Salary commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITY

Working alongside an experienced Veterinary Nursing Team within SVR, the candidate will be expected to maintain registration with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, be familiar with the legislation affecting the Practice of Veterinary Medicine within the UK and with the ethics of Practice as outlined in the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct.

The successful candidate will be involved in all disciplines and use their breadth of nursing skills. There will also be opportunity for enhanced responsibility in both clinical and non-clinical areas.

MAIN DUTIES*

To ensure that all our patients’ needs are met to the highest possible standards of clinical care as set out in SVR’s SOP’s.
Ensure timely and effective communication with all colleagues working within SVR regarding patient care and referrals.
Provide excellent levels of nursing care within SVR across all disciplines.
Work under the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct as set out for RVN’s.
Carry out in house diagnostics as directed by clinicians.
Assist with out of hours work including overnight hospitalisation of patients.
Ensure clinical areas are kept well stocked and report re-ordering requirements to designated person as soon as possible.
Liaise with owners and referring practices to keep them informed of patient progress as directed by the treating clinicians.
Uphold a respectful, collaborative, collegial, effective and supportive working relationship with all colleagues within SVR to foster excellent teamwork, provide excellent customer service and patient care.
Provide support and training to student nurses, vets or other visitors to SVR as required.
Ensure all SOP’s are up to date.
Maintain cleanliness inside the building to uphold biosecurity.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES*

Day to day answering emails/mail and phone queries.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Candidates should be a minimum of one year qualified. Experience in referral practice preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Always foster a positive attitude within the work environment.

Be driven to develop knowledge and skills, and share them, by partaking in focused personal CPD and in-house clinical meetings.

Be supportive of colleagues.

Communicate fully with all members of the team to make sure colleagues are kept abreast of developments.

To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.

For further details or to apply, please contact Lisa Gray (Head Nurse)

Email: lisa.gray@scotvetref.co.uk

Tel: 01463 218822

Registered Veterinary Nurse

rosiethedog40@yahoo.co.uk (alsafa) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:20:41 GMT

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Expand your horizons, mind and outlook by living and working in the most cosmopolitan, exciting country in the world.

Dubai is an amazing place to live and play, enjoy an incredible lifestyle and a hub for easy travel. We are here to help you ‘up sticks and move’ and all the visas, travel arrangements and help with accommodation is all part of our process. We’ve done it heaps of times in a variety of permutations so can smooth everything out for you!

Professionally you will learn and grow in leaps and bounds. If you are interested in complicated surgical procedures and anaesthetics, diagnostic imaging (radiology, dental radiology, CT), intensive hospital care and emergency medicine then this is the position you have been looking for. With no specialist centres available - we are the referral centre - and practice medicine and surgery to an extremely high standard. As a 24 hour hospital, with a wealth of qualified nurses, vets, receptionists and nurse assistants, cleaners and pharmacists, you have a chance to work in a great team and devote yourself to actual hands-on nursing.

You ideally want to work in a busy environment helping with intensive hospital and surgical cases. Excellent communication skills are required for both collegial interaction with our team members and empathetic care and understanding with clients. You will primarily do surgical nursing, anaesthesia, dental procedures and taking care of hospitalised patients. Sorry! We still do nail clips! A hunger to learn and know more about cases is essential, and you should have a good knowledge of both medical and surgical nursing. We can teach you if you have the enthusiasm and desire to learn.

We value and nurture our relationships - within the hospital and with our patients.

We have a loyal team and a client base - we respect and remember the helping hands.

We set our standards high and strive every day to live up to them.

We push our boundaries for learning and education.

We get the job done.

We save animals. That’s what we do.

If you want to save animals, with a top-class team in an extraordinary environment speak to us.

Send me your CV and questions to Hannah Omer info@usvc.me

Registered Veterinary Nurse

knichols@rvc.ac.uk (Katie Robinson) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:43:25 GMT

We currently have a unique opportunity for a RVN within our Emergency and Critical Care night team!

Our multi-disciplinary hospital accepts a range of referral and first opinion cases. As part of our Emergency and Critical Care team you will be working alongside our friendly and experienced RVNs, Patient Care Assistants, ECC residents and interns to care for patients during their stay.

You will be supported throughout by the Head and Senior ECC RVNs, to ensure progress through your training period and that you continue to feel confident and valued in the team. Your role will evolve during the first year to include student coaching and individual responsibilities within the team. This is the perfect environment for those wishing to develop their career as an ECC nurse, with exciting opportunities available.

Working hours will be 35 hours every other weekend, Friday-Sunday night shifts (08:00pm-08:30am)

Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

Competitive and attractive pension package

Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays/concessionary days)

Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD

A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

On site café and restaurant

Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (including gym, badminton, climbing wall, zumba, yoga, pilates and other classes)

Cycle to work scheme

Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

For informal enquiries regarding this position, or to arrange a visit, please contact: Kate Nichols, Head Emergency Room RVN knichols@rvc.ac.uk or Louise Welsh, Head Critical Care RVN lwelsh@rvc.ac.uk

Registered Veterinary Nurse

recruit@moretonhallvets.co.uk (Jacqui Garrett) — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:01:37 GMT

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Join our team!

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly team – permanent position, full or part time hours.

The ideal candidate should have a great work ethic, a passion for delivering consistent, high levels of patient care and an interest in coaching and mentoring student nurses.

Opportunities are available to run a range of specialist clinics, develop behaviour consultations and get involved with veterinary nurse education, diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.

Personal and professional development is encouraged and supported by the practice. Flexible working patterns with a salary package commensurate with experience.

We are proud to have remained independent, maintaining our core values of prioritising patient care.

For more information about our practices and positions available please take a look at our ‘Join Our Team’ brochure: www.moretonhallvets.co.uk/joinourteam/

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Jacqui Garrett, on: recruit@moretonhallvets.co.uk

Registered Veterinary Nurse

hsmith@rvc.ac.uk (Katie Robinson) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:12:53 GMT

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Neurology and Rehabilitation nursing team at The Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals. This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in all disciplines of Neurology and Rehabilitation nursing, you can expect:

-Hands on nursing of various neurological conditions

-Training in physiotherapy techniques

-Rehabilitation of post-operative patients

-Exposure to Hydrotherapy

You will work alongside specialist clinicians, RVNs, residents, interns, and students and be involved in nursing a range of interesting and challenging cases on the ward. If you hold a qualification in Hydrotherapy, you will also have to opportunity to develop your skills in this area alongside another Hydrotherapist.

The following experience is desirable but not essential:

-Clinical Supervisor

-Level 3 in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals qualification

Referral nursing experience is not essential as training and support will be provided.

This is a fixed term, full time position working 35 hours per week + a 1:4 weekend rota.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

Competitive and attractive pension package

Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 3 discretionary concessionary days)

Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD.

A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

On site café and restaurant

Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included)

Cycle to work scheme

Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

For informal enquiries regarding this position before applying please contact Holly Smith Head Neurology and Rehabilitation RVN hssmith@rvc.ac.uk

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Surgery@ridgereferrals.co.uk (Louise Higgins) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:37:56 GMT

Locum nurse (RVN) required for maternity cover (6-12 months’ duration) Dawlish, Devon from May/June 2025 onwards.

RVN required for Orthopaedic Referral Practice in beautiful South Devon

The role is suited to a nurse who enjoys anaesthesia, imaging and in-patient care. Referral experience is not essential - your flexibility, enthusiasm and self-motivation are more important attributes.

About Us

We are a small friendly team with lots of support available. It is really important to us that our staff feel valued and enjoy the time spent at work but at the same time have enough responsibility to feel empowered and make the most of their skills and knowledge. We believe that having a good work-life balance makes a really big difference too and having no routine weekends or bank holiday shifts is a big bonus on this front! The practice is very organised and working shifts are clearly defined. All areas within the main practice building are light and airy making for a pleasant working environment.

Main duties include:

Anaesthesia monitoring - Good level of confidence with anaesthesia desirable, multi-parameter monitoring (including oesophageal stethoscope, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure, ECG, body temperature).

Maintenance of surgical equipment - Lots of orthopaedic surgical kits to look after and it is vital that these kits are cleaned, maintained and sterilised appropriately. All kits have a photographic check sheet to ensure accuracy when packing and full training will be provided. This is a big area of responsibility for the nursing team.

There is some general cleaning to do but mostly related to equipment used. We have a wonderful cleaner who comes in the afternoon/evenings to help with cleaning of theatre, kennels, reception, consulting rooms, offices and staff areas upstairs. The nursing team do however help her out sometimes in prep/kennels when time allows.

In-patient care – Caring for post-surgical patients and day patients who are having investigations/diagnostic imaging procedures carried out.

Assisting with diagnostic imaging - (radiography, CT and ultrasound); you will be trained how to take radiographs & CT scans. We sometimes offer out-patient CT scans which can be more complex and regularly require contrast studies to be performed, full training will be provided.

Admission/discharge of surgical patients - Ensuring that our pet owners are fully informed at all stages of their pets stay with us.

Successful Candidate - Flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated, team player with an ‘attention to detail’ mindset, must enjoy some client contact.

Hours

• Average 40 hour working week (including lunch breaks)

• 4 day working week (Week 1 Monday -Thursday, Week 2 Tuesday - Friday)

• Normal days of work - Monday to Friday (hours may vary between 7.30am and 8pm depending on rota requirements)

• No routine weekend/bank holiday shifts – these shifts are covered by the business owners

Location

Beautiful South Devon countryside, close to beaches and Dartmoor National Park. We are located in a rural setting, and you need to be happy to drive along narrow country lanes to get to the practice.

If you would like to discuss the position further, please call Louise / Tanzi on 01626 862094 or email surgery@ridgereferrals.co.uk

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY RATHER THAN THROUGH AN AGENCY

Registered Veterinary Nurse

gayle.foggon@coastwayvets.co.uk (Gayle Foggon) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:25:57 GMT

We are thrilled to announce an opening for a dedicated RVN to join our dynamic practice team at our friendly Shoreham branch.

About us:

Coastway Vets are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. Our beautiful RCVS accredited practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by a team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.

Across our branches, our team has multiple certificate holders and staff members with a huge range of clinical interests and expertise, including referral services for orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging, and exotics. We run a fully staffed out-of-hours team alongside our day team at the hospital.

We are committed to continuing the further development of our team members, with ample opportunity for learning and development through dedicated in-house and external CPD.

We are looking for an experienced nurse, but we are always happy to consider newly graduated nurses as we can provide training and support if needed.

You can find out more about working with us at Coastway Vets here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/747982534/

The Role:

· Full-time, 4 days a week

· 1:8 Weekends – lieu day the following week

This role is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who:

· Remains calm under pressure with a smile

· Enjoys being part of a close team

· Has a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing high-quality care to pets and their owners

· Demonstrates strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach

· Possesses a high degree of attention to detail

· Has a commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for advancing veterinary nursing knowledge and skills

Benefits

· Salary – depending on experience and qualifications

· 6 weeks holiday per year, including Bank Holidays

· Opportunity to buy and sell holiday

· Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay

· RCVS and VDS fees covered, plus one other subscription

· £600 towards CPD and 3 days leave

· Employee discount

· Pension scheme

· Health Shield Scheme

…and many other VetPartners benefits!

If you are interested but not exactly sure if it's a match for you, please get in touch and we can discuss any details.

Registered Veterinary Nurse

jenny@eyevetclinic.co.uk (Jennifer Corrall) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:31:36 GMT

Registered Veterinary Nurse

REPORTING TO: Nurse Managers, Veterinary Surgeons and Practice Manager

OVERVIEW

The RVN position is a vital for the smooth running of EVC. RVNs rotate through every area of the practice as well as taking part in the out of hours rota. As EVC is a small business a flexible approach is required. Cleaning duties and cover for reception when the usual receptionists are not available are shared responsibilities.

MAJOR GOALS

• To ensure the highest standard of nursing care to all of our patients

• To ensure efficiency of case management across all clinical areas

• To maintain accurate client and patient records

• To be efficient, pleasant, courteous, polite, and helpful to practice personnel and clients at all times

• To promote our services, personnel and products, both within and outside the practice at all times

• To support marketing initiatives

• To actively participate in the staff appraisal system

• To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and achieve 15 hours per year of CPD per year

MAJOR DUTIES

• Perform and monitor anaesthesia under the direction of the veterinary surgeons and senior nurses
• The provision of excellent in-patient care including: pre-op care/medication, monitoring/recovery period, post-op care/medication
• Completion of neat and accurate paperwork at all times
• To be involved in cleaning and maintenance of premises
• To complete assigned delegated duties in a timely fashion
• Providing assistance to veterinary surgeons, as required, at all times
• Performing Schedule 3 procedures under the guidance of the veterinary surgeon and according to experience
• Obtaining samples for laboratory testing, both in-house and externally, ensuring correct form completion and packaging. Performing in-house diagnostic tests as necessary
• Equipment maintenance, in conjunction with nurse manager and veterinary surgeons and record in faulty equipment file
• Assisting with practice marketing initiatives e.g. Open Evenings, Open Days etc.
• Assisting management team as required
• To be accountable for any specific tasks or responsibilities allocated by the management team
• Be fully aware of all Health & Safety issues and read all information supplied; correct use of anaesthetic machines and scavenger units; regular cleaning, maintenance & servicing of equipment etc. Familiarise yourself with all available H & S information and speak to the practice manager, nurse manager or director if you have any queries or concerns
• Welcome and provide support for visiting veterinary surgeons, students and work experience personnel; to ensure safe methods of work and minimum disruption
• Follow Employee General Guidelines

Working hours

Working hours will be as agreed with Management, but reasonable flexibility of starting times and lunch-breaks will be required to suit the caseload and ensure optimal patient care. Full time team members routinely work 4 days a week.

Holidays

Holidays must be agreed with the nurse manager or practice manager.

MEASURES OF ACHIEVEMENT:

1. The provision of quality veterinary nursing – first-class animal care is paramount
2. High level of client satisfaction/low level of complaints
3. Consistent accuracy, reliability, responsiveness and sound initiative when working with other members of staff – positive feedback from other staff members in this regard
4. A perceptible willingness to learn and apply new skills
5. High levels of veterinary surgeon satisfaction/commendation
6. Attendance at relevant CPD (to include sharing information with other clinical support staff)

PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE – Veterinary Nurse
SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Experience
Period in related field(s) Registered Veterinary Nurse 12 months experience
Referral practice experience desirable but not essential

Experience of Merlin client database desirable but not essential

Qualifications
RVN/Degree qualification

Any form of training/coaching or assessor qualification desirable but not essential

Skills & Abilities
Good team working skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Problem solving skills

Other qualities Professional and calm approach (especially with regard to variable workload and unpredictable staffing levels).
Flexibility with regard to work and problem resolution
Able to work under pressure and keep to time scales – especially with regard to case throughput

Registered Veterinary Nurse

careers@vet.partners (Alex Fox) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:50:34 GMT

Join Australia’s largest Specialist & Emergency network as our Referral/Emergency Veterinary Nurse

Opportunities in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, Australia
Full time, Part time with flexible working options including working holiday visas
Generous salary package dependent on experience level, plus other exciting industry benefits

Why work with Us?

VetPartners Specialty & Emergency are leading the way in providing collaborative patient-centred care.

Bringing together a connected community of dedicated experts from 12 individual hospitals across Australia, VetPartners Specialty & Emergency are proudly committed to being recognised as centres of excellence for Specialty, Emergency and Critical Care services. Our teams grow together in supportive and inclusive workplaces, knowing that every day they are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Combining the best knowledge, training and innovation, in supportive, multi-disciplinary environments we provide the very best care for each pet and their families.

Working with VetPartners offers flexibility that adapts to your needs, delivering professional clinical satisfaction combined with excellent work-life balance.

The Opportunity

We currently have opportunities across a select group of our hospitals for skilled and dedicated veterinary nurses, all located within major Australian cities. These are fantastic opportunities for those passionate about practicing the highest standards of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities supported by a great team and culture.

Requirements:

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a veterinary practice – specialty or referral experience preferred
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Our hospitals attract a varied and exciting clinical caseload and our network fosters collaboration with like-minded clinicians.

What’s On Offer

In addition to a fulfilling clinical caseload, VetPartners Specialty & Emergency offers you:

Generous salary package, tailored to your experience and position
Innovative work environment that allows and encourages professional growth
A varied, interesting caseload and opportunity to work with and learn from industry leading specialists.

A focus on your health and wellbeing with access to Australia’s leading EAP service – ASSURE.

At VetPartners, we’re proud of our values and seek applicants who live and work with integrity, genuinely care, inspire excellence and are committed to building our veterinary community.

VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please apply.

Don’t miss out on the chance to join our exceptional team – apply today and help us make a difference in pets’ lives!

For further information please contact our Specialty Talent Acquisition Team on victoria.nguyen@vet.partners

VetPartners Specialty & Emergency:

Website: https://vet.partners/join-us/vets/specialty-and-ecc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetpartnersanz/

Registered Veterinary Nurse

anna.regagliolo@glasgow.ac.uk (Anna Regagliolo) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:45 GMT

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nurse

Vacancy Reference: 169771

Salary: UofG Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum plus 6% uplift for weekend working.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and Open ended (permanent).

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is looking for a Veterinary Nurse to provide a focus between clients, veterinary surgeons, nursing staff and students. The post holder will be required to carry out nursing duties to the highest standard.

The post holder requires RCVS Veterinary Nursing qualification and must be fully registered. You will be responsible for providing and overseeing the complete nursing care of patients within a recognised specialism in a busy hospital environment. In addition, you will be required to prioritise patient care and manage an unpredictable and high intensity workload. Problem solve to ensure best patient care outcomes. The post holder will also have training and administration duties.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse

Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Registered Veterinary Nurse

anna.regagliolo@glasgow.ac.uk (Anna Regagliolo) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:11:19 GMT

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nurse – Surgery

Vacancy Reference: 169734

Salary: UofG Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and Open ended (permanent).

Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine is looking for a Veterinary Nurse to carry out nursing duties to the highest standard in accordance with hospital systems of work to ensure all animal needs are met and excellent standards are maintained within the Small Animal Hospital.

The post holder will be providing a focus between clients, veterinary surgeons, nursing staff, and students. You will also contribute to the examination, treatment, and care of both in and out-patients to facilitate the smooth running of the Hospital.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/veterinary-nurse-surgery

Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Registered Veterinary Nurse

jgilby2@rvc.ac.uk (Katie Robinson) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:11:14 GMT

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital providing the highest standard of nursing care for patients in the Theatre department of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.

As a theatre RVN you will work closely with our clinicians, residents, anaesthesia team, theatre assistants, sterilising technicians and students to provide a high standard of care for our patients. You will act as a circulating nurse to include managing surgical kit requirements, peri-operative imaging, record keeping and scrubbing into surgery to assist when required. You will also be involved in teaching and assessing veterinary students in theatre related skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical skills in addition to developing your teaching skills in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will have strong experience of working in a hospital or referral setting. You will be required to supervise and train both veterinary and veterinary nursing students so experience of being a Clinical Supervisor would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, fixed term position working Monday-Friday with 1:5 weekends and some on-call duties. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday on-call only, with protected time back in lieu the following week.

Part-time may be considered.

Competitive and attractive pension package

Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 3 concessionary days)

Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD

On site café and restaurant

Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)

Cycle to work scheme

Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

For informal enquiries regarding this position, or to arrange a visit, before applying please contact Jessica Gilby, Head Theatre RVN on jgilby2@rvc.ac.uk

Registered Veterinary Nurse

admin@dunedinvets.co.uk (Chris Monk) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:12:26 GMT

Veterinary Nurse – Dunedin Vets – Tranent, East Lothian (10 miles East of Edinburgh)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our supportive team. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with suitable experience to support our newly qualified nurses. You will need to be a good communicator, have empathy with clients and their pets, and a passion to extend your range of experience, alongside our like-minded team. We are a great, friendly, social bunch of Vets, nurses, and support staff. Our team consists of 7 Vets, 7 Registered Vet Nurses, and 2 ACA’s.

We are a busy RCVS accredited small animal practice based in East Lothian, which is a great place to be, close to Edinburgh, as well as the coast and hills. Our practice has a full range of surgical and medical facilities, and we are proud to be a long-standing Veterinary Nursing training practice. Here’s some of our fantastic facilities:

Comprehensive surgical facilities including dedicated op theatre
X-rays and Diagnostic Ultrasound
Medical examination facilities
Laboratory service – same day blood test results
Dog ward
Cat ward

This is a permanent full-time position of up to 37 hours a week, 4-days a week, with 1 in 4 Saturdays. There’s no out-of-hours and the potential for overtime.

Our brilliant list of benefits includes (pro rata):

Salary – Up to £29,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
Holiday entitlement 6 weeks including bank holidays, and opportunity to buy and sell holidays.
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Wellness programs
£600 CPD allowance
RCVS fees paid

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact Fiona McLaren today at admin@dunedinvets.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Registered Veterinary Nurse

allpets1@btconnect.com (Jo King) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:37:35 GMT

Allpets is a long established friendly, family run, Independent practice with 2 clinics in London NW2. We are looking for an RVN or new Grad SVN to join our team. Ideally 6 months experience, but we can be flexible.

We are well equipped with Digital Xray, Ultrasound, Dental Xray, Inhouse lab etc. Most surgical procedures are done in-house. We have an experienced RVN, a dedicated Receptionist and an ANA working alongside 1.5 vets.

You would be happy to do some Front of House at Reception, helping with booking appointments and taking payments and assisting the Vet with any blood tests during consultation hours (9-11 and 4-7). You would help prepare for surgical procedures, autoclaving of instruments, caring for inpatients, and the cleanliness of Surgical areas etc.

Our Nursing staff work Monday-Friday either 8-4, 9-6 or 11-7, no OOH or weekends. Uniforms are provided, Holiday allowance 20 days plus Statutory Holidays, Good working conditions. We are happy to consider both Full and Part time applications.

Please email allpets1@btconnect.com to send a CV, or for further details. All applications considered.