Key Details:

• Dates: Starting January/February 2026 to cover 12-month maternity leave
• Working Days: 4 days per week with equal rota for daytime in-patient care and occasional weekend and bank holiday support
• Hours: 10-hour shifts between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm with a 1-hour lunch break, totalling 40 hours per week
• Duties: First opinion and referral nursing, inpatient care, support with emergencies on a rota, and occasional cross-site support
• Salary: £26,000–£33,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Benefits: Full details to be discussed in the interview

About the Role:

• The client is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a collaborative team.
• The RVN will contribute to first opinion and referral care, encompassing medical and surgical cases, advanced diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation.
• The position provides clinical freedom and scope to develop areas of special interest.

About the Rota:

• The rota is designed to support work-life balance. It comprises a 4-day working week with 10-hour shifts and a protected lunch break.
• Weekend and bank holiday work is shared on an equal rota, with two days off in lieu for weekends worked.
• There is no routine out-of-hours, except rare last-resort backup to a dedicated emergency team.

About the Candidate:

• The successful candidate will hold RCVS registration and a valid driving licence.
• They will demonstrate values of humility, respect, empathy, strong work ethic, honesty, clear communication, and teamwork.

About the Practice:

The practice operates across multiple branch clinics and two modern hospital sites, delivering personalised care in a warm, supportive environment. It offers first opinion and referral services with continuous collaboration between teams to ensure 24/7 patient care. Facilities include an in-house laboratory, comprehensive imaging, and dedicated hospital wards. The interior environment is designed to be calming and welcoming. The multidisciplinary team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses who work together to provide high-quality care and ongoing professional development.

Job Reference No: JN-092025-33227