Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Moorview Referrals is a busy, purpose-built referral hospital located in Cramlington, Northumberland, close to Newcastle and the North East coastline. The practice is equipped to the highest standards with four operating theatres (one with fluoroscopy), CT and MRI scanners, multiple ultrasound machines, and advanced endoscopy equipment.

This full-time role involves rotating primarily through the surgical department (orthopaedics, soft tissue, and neurology) and the kennel department, with additional shifts in ECC and medicine as needed. You'll work a flexible rota covering 40 hours between 8am and 8pm, with your choice of either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. Weekend cover is on a 1:5 rota (two 12-hour shifts with TOIL), plus bank holiday and Christmas cover with occasional support across other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging including CT and radiography
• Monitor anaesthesia during procedures
• Deliver inpatient care including medication, mobilisation, and monitoring of hospitalised patients
• Discharge patients and provide post-operative care
• Prepare patients for theatre and scrub into procedures as required
• Provide perioperative rehabilitation support
• Work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider clinical team to maintain high standards of care
• Support the development of patient care standards within the practice

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Experience in surgery, anaesthesia (including complex cases), and out-of-hours work is desirable
• Referral experience is not essential but highly desirable

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles

About the Practice

Moorview Referrals is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The facility is a purpose-built referral hospital offering services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, ECC, and cardiology. The practice is ISFM Gold Standard certified and working towards zero pain certification, reflecting a commitment to continually raising standards in patient care.

The practice operates a large, supportive clinical team with expertise across multiple disciplines, providing a varied and rewarding caseload for nursing staff.