Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

You’ll join Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging team as a specialist nursing professional, delivering expert care across a full range of advanced imaging modalities. This fixed-term contract covers maternity leave and offers flexibility—whether you’re looking for full-time hours (40/week) or part-time arrangements (from 23 hours/week), daytime shifts between 08:00–19:00 fit around your life on a manageable rota basis.

Blaise is a large-scale, multidisciplinary specialist referral hospital with recognized specialists across Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Anaesthesia. As part of IVC Evidensia’s referral network of over 100 sites across the UK and Ireland, you’ll be part of a welcoming, knowledgeable team committed to supporting your development every step of the way. The 24-hour hospital also homes Vets Now at Blaise emergency service, creating a vibrant, learning-focused environment.

This is hands-on, rewarding work. You’ll collaborate closely with imagers, clinicians, and nursing colleagues to manage complex cases and contribute specialist expertise that directly improves patient outcomes and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and assist with imaging services across multiple modalities: CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, radiography, and ultrasound
• Prepare patients safely for imaging procedures and maintain advanced monitoring equipment and patient warming devices throughout procedures
• Assist clinicians and imagers with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including contrast administration and interventional services
• Contribute to equipment maintenance and uphold hospital policies on safety and quality assurance
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement in imaging standards

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with nursing skills relevant to diagnostic imaging
• Experience working with CT and/or MRI in a referral or advanced-care setting (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Leave & Time Off: 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday, with increasing allowance based on length of service
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid CPD leave annually; VDS & RCVS fees covered
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, discounted veterinary care at IVC Evidensia practices, pension scheme
• Flexible Benefits: Choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you; access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

About the Practice

Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital is a cornerstone of IVC Evidensia’s UK and European network—Europe’s leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. At IVC Evidensia, careers are built without limits. The organisation invests in learning, innovation, and team wellbeing to create environments where professionals grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.

Blaise itself is a large, multidisciplinary specialist-led facility with an outstanding team of recognised specialists, welcoming culture, and commitment to clinical excellence. The hospital operates 24 hours daily and is home to Vets Now at Blaise emergency service, combining referral expertise with emergency care in one dynamic environment.