About the Role
Bramble and Bear is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a growing, supportive team at their newly opened Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre. This is a 4-day week role (working either 7:30 amā4:30 pm or 11 amā8:30 pm shifts) where you'll have genuine scope to practise full nursing skillsāfrom hands-on inpatient care and anaesthesia to running comprehensive nurse clinics and supporting rehabilitation work.
With a manageable out-of-hours rota (typically just one or two advice calls per week thanks to free daytime consultations), you'll often be able to be on-call from home, attending the practice only when needed. The practice is situated on a working farm in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, offering a peaceful setting with excellent access to local amenities and major cities within an hour.
The team is passionate about supporting your professional growth and encouraging you to pursue your interestsāwhether that's working towards a specialist certificate, engaging in rehabilitation nursing, or developing other clinical interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on inpatient care and patient monitoring across two fully equipped theatres
- Support anaesthesia and surgical procedures
- Run comprehensive nurse clinics independently
- Contribute to rehabilitation services (underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy support)
- Manage dental suite support and imaging procedures (DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy)
- Provide out-of-hours telephone triage and advice (typically 1ā2 calls per week)
- Work collaboratively with a team of 3 RVNs, 1 SVN, and two experienced vet owners
- Support new graduates and trainees (the practice is an accredited nurse training provider)
Requirements
- Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Experience in small animal practice (no specific duration stated, but ideally some clinical background)
- Enthusiasm for varied caseload and willingness to engage in ECC and rehabilitation nursing
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, tight-knit team
- Flexibility with shift patterns (early or late 4-day week)
Benefits
- Salary: Ā£28,000āĀ£34,000 per annum depending on experience
- 5.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
- Uncapped CPD budget with full support and funding for certificates
- Professional fees (RCVS & VDS) paid by the practice
- Bupa private healthcare
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities including two operating theatres, dedicated dental suite, advanced imaging, hydrotherapy pool, and dedicated physiotherapy space
- Supportive, mentoring culture with a team that listens to new ideas and adapts for professional development
- Team social events including pub gatherings, outdoor activities, and seasonal celebrations
About the Practice
Bramble and Bear was founded three years ago by Dr Matt Bayliss MRCVS and Dr Hannah Brooks MRCVS, experienced veterinary surgeons with a shared vision to create an innovative, forward-thinking practice combining the best aspects of their previous experience. What began as a mobile clinic evolved into a fully equipped mobile surgical unit, and in September 2023, they opened their first hub in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
The newly completed purpose-built Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre marks an exciting expansion. The facility features two fully equipped operating theatres, a dedicated dental suite, and comprehensive imaging (DR X-ray, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy). In keeping with their Fear-Free accreditation, the practice has created separate cat and dog wards to minimise stress. Alongside the hospital, the Rehab Centre offers underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy, and dedicated physiotherapy services. The practice is situated on a working farm with the farm shop and cafƩ next door, creating a peaceful working environment. As an accredited nurse training practice, they currently employ 3 RVNs and 1 SVN, with visiting orthopaedic surgeon support for specialist surgery. The team operates 24/7 on-site to provide round-the-clock free consultations to clients.
