About the Role
You'll be joining a dynamic referral team at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital, working alongside medical and surgical specialists, plus visiting cardiologists and ophthalmologists. This is a full-time position working 39 hours over 4 or 5 days per week, with a manageable 1:7 weekend on-call rota.
Located on the outskirts of beautiful Bath, the practice offers the perfect blend of city life and tranquil countryside—ideal if you want inspiring surroundings with easy access to local attractions. You'll be working in a cutting-edge facility equipped with on-site CT, MRI, digital radiography, arthroscopy, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house diagnostics. While referral experience is beneficial, the practice values enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine passion for veterinary care above all.
Professional development is a core value here. You'll participate in lunch-and-learn sessions, attend industry congresses, and share insights with the wider team. This role offers a genuine opportunity to enhance your expertise while providing outstanding patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing care across medical and surgical cases in a specialist referral environment
- Support visiting specialists in cardiology and ophthalmology consultations and procedures
- Utilise advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment including CT, MRI, arthroscopy, endoscopy, and laparoscopy
- Engage in professional development through lunch-and-learn sessions and industry congresses
- Contribute to a collaborative team focused on continuous learning and knowledge sharing
- Deliver compassionate care with excellent attention to detail
Requirements
- Current RVN registration with the RCVS
- Compassionate approach with strong attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and commitment to veterinary nursing excellence
- Referral experience is beneficial but not essential—genuine passion matters most
Benefits
- Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience
- Work-life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with increasing allowance based on length of service
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, non-accidental injury support, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives
- Professional Development: CPD allowance paid pro-rata, certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, research funding opportunities, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, and Quality Improvement Programme
- Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
- Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits (reward gateway with 100+ retailer discounts and cashback), pension (5% employee / 3% employer contribution), discounted staff pet care
About the Practice
Bath Veterinary Referrals is part of a larger group that includes multiple primary care surgeries across Bath and the surrounding area (Wellsway, Lower Weston, London Road, Peasedown St John, Keynsham, and Melksham). All surgeries are RCVS accredited and approved. Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital is the only practice in Bath to achieve Tier 3 hospital standard and houses both Bath's only 24-hour emergency centre (operated by Vets Now) and the referral service.
The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a large veterinary group within Mars Veterinary Health. It's a well-resourced, supportive environment where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised, and nursing development is embedded in the culture.
