Registered Veterinary Nurse – Be Part of Something New and Exciting!
Are you an experienced RVN looking for an opportunity to make your mark? Do you want to be part of building something from the ground up—contributing your ideas, shaping a new team, and helping to establish a leading independent specialist referral centre? Then this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Practice
Our client is an independent and forward-thinking veterinary group, renowned for excellence in referral services. With a strong reputation for quality care and a team of passionate specialists, they continue to grow across the UK. Their commitment to integrity, communication, compassion, and continuous improvement drives everything they do.
They are now opening a new independent specialist referral centre, initially focusing on ophthalmology referrals, and are seeking a friendly, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team from the very beginning.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the launch and development of a new specialist centre—an environment where your voice will be heard, your contributions valued, and your professional growth supported.
Your Opportunity
As one of the founding team members, you’ll play a key role in shaping the day-to-day operations and standards of patient care. Whether you already have referral experience or are looking to take your first step into referral nursing, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment where learning, teamwork, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.
You’ll work alongside experienced clinicians, helping to deliver exceptional care to medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, while contributing ideas to refine and enhance the practice as it grows.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care for medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients
Support clinicians in specialist ophthalmology procedures and patient management
Maintain smooth day-to-day operations across clinical areas
Contribute to developing protocols and workflows as the centre evolves
Foster a positive, supportive team culture
Demonstrate compassion, attention to detail, and professionalism in all aspects of care
What You’ll Bring
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
Previous small animal nursing experience (referral experience an advantage, but not essential)
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
Enthusiasm for professional development and lifelong learning
A proactive attitude and a genuine passion for patient care
What’s on Offer
Salary: From £35,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, five days per week (Monday to Friday)
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for length of service
Extra day off for your birthday
Generous CPD allowance, with certificates supported
Bupa private medical insurance
Monthly pet insurance contribution
SMART pension scheme
Electric car scheme
Health and wellbeing programme
Employee discounts
A friendly, inclusive culture that values both professional and personal growth
Be Part of the Journey
This is more than just a nursing role—it’s a chance to make a real impact, helping to shape a new independent referral centre while developing your own career. You’ll be part of a supportive team that believes in collaboration, innovation, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you’re ready to take the next exciting step in your veterinary career—where your ideas are valued and your skills can shine—they would love to hear from you.
