Multidisciplinary Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Multidisciplinary Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its close-knit nursing team in Winchester. This part-time permanent position offers 24 hours per week across three weekdays (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) plus a 1:4 weekend rota, with shifts running 7:30am–8:30pm. You’ll work as a true multidisciplinary nurse, rotating across the practice’s specialist departments and providing essential care that keeps this leading referral hospital running smoothly.

Set in a serene countryside location, the practice boasts state-of-the-art facilities and operates 24/7 to care for small animal patients. You’ll be supported by a wonderful team including a proactive Patient Care Assistant team and the wider nursing group—this is a genuinely collaborative environment where you’re never working in isolation.

No two days are the same. Your breadth of nursing skills will be called upon across orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, dentistry, cardiology, anaesthesia, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, oncology, physiotherapy, ophthalmology, and pain clinic work. This breadth of experience is invaluable for your professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across multiple specialist wards—canine, feline, isolation, and high-dependency units
• Support anaesthesia teams during surgical procedures
• Assist across all clinical disciplines including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and oncology
• Deliver exceptional care to pets and clear communication with pet owners
• Work proactively as part of the nursing team to ensure seamless hospital operations
• Support diagnostic imaging and specialist procedures as needed

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Proven experience working in a similar RVN role
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Proactive ‘can do’ attitude and flexibility
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £30,500 per annum FTE (starting salary dependent on experience)
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• CPD opportunities and allocated CPD days
• Access to extensive clinical and non-clinical learning and development programmes
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Staff discount schemes and PetPlan discounts
• Wellness programme including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), gym membership discount, Cycle2Work scheme, eye care vouchers, and flu vaccine vouchers
• Recruitment reward scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders available across the practice

About the Practice

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists is one of the country’s leading small animal veterinary specialist referral hospitals. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the practice is home to dedicated vets, nurses, and nursing assistants who deliver exceptional surgical and medical care. Many clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their fields, bringing unique expertise to every case.

The practice is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Linnaeus supports over 6,000 associates with access to specialist networks, worldwide development opportunities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package prioritising physical and mental health. The culture is genuinely supportive: regular CPD, team meetings, clear communication, and social events foster a collaborative, inclusive environment.