Veterinary Nursing Fellowship (Internal Medicine) 20-month FTC

Our new and unique nursing fellowship programme is the first of its kind offering an opportunity to join our state-of-the-art hospital, the Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals, working within the Internal Medicine department whilst completing an RCVS-accredited postgraduate certificate.

This is ideal for an RVN keen to develop and fast-track their nursing career specialising in all disciplines of medicine nursing. You will work as a member of our nursing team alongside specialist nurses, clinicians, residents, interns, and students to deliver exceptional patient care. You will be involved in nursing a range of interesting and challenging cases on the ward, assisting with various diagnostics modalities and administering groundbreaking treatments.  

Why choose an RVC Veterinary Nursing fellowship?

• Accelerated Career Growth: With our RVN Fellowship, you'll fast-track your career by gaining hands-on experience in a prestigious referral and specialist practice setting

• Accredited Qualification: Align your RVC CertAVN qualification with the RCVS-accredited CertAVN, earning a recognised qualification

• Financial Support: Benefit from a full-fee scholarship for the CertAVN course, ensuring your professional development is our top priority and be paid a salary of £29,000 per annum

• Exceptional Exposure: Experience an exceptional referral nursing environment, working alongside experts and specialists in cutting-edge veterinary care

This position is full-time working 35 hours per week, with a variety of shift patterns including some weekend and night work.

Referral nursing experience is not essential.

We offer a generous reward and benefits package including:

• 30-day annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) 

• Up to 8 paid study days

• Access to free in-house CPD 

• Onsite café and restaurant 

• Free membership to on-site Fitness and Wellbeing Centre 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Extensive induction & training

Application process:

1. Visit our website and click apply to complete the application form (https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=1476&forced=1)
2. Upload a CV
3. Upload a personal statement (no more than 800 words) – see attached guidance.

PLEASE NOTE: applications without a CV and/or personal statement will not be considered.

For informal enquiries regarding this position before applying, please contact Betsy Malamah-Thomas (Nursing & Clinical Support Manager)  bmalamahthomas@rvc.ac.uk / for enquiries relating to the CertAVN course structure please contact Perdi Welsh (Director of Veterinary Nursing) pwelsh@rvc.ac.uk