
Join a busy referral hospital with state-of-the-art surgical facilities and a supportive team. This is your chance to develop advanced nursing skills in a collaborative environment where your expertise truly matters.
1:5 weekend rota (two 12-hour shifts with time off in lieu). Shifts work between 8am and 8pm (no night shifts). Bank holiday and Christmas cover required.
Moorview Referrals is a purpose-built referral hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland, perfectly positioned between the North East coast and Newcastle. This full-time Surgical Veterinary Nurse role sits at the heart of a busy surgical team delivering high-quality care across orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and cardiology.
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 to suit your lifestyle. You'll also cover a 1:5 weekend rota (two 12-hour shifts with time off in lieu) and contribute to bank holiday and Christmas cover.
The hospital is equipped with four operating theatres (including one with fluoroscopy), CT and MRI scanners, multiple ultrasound machines, and advanced endoscopy equipment. You'll be working with a large, supportive clinical team that prioritises both patient care and colleague wellbeing, and holds ISFM Gold Standard status with a commitment to zero pain certification.
Moorview Referrals is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over two million animals. The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility in Cramlington with easy access to the A19, providing advanced veterinary services across the North East. The practice operates 24/7 emergency services and holds ISFM Gold Standard status with a commitment to zero pain certification.
The team is large, supportive, and clinically diverse, with expertise across multiple specialisms including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and cardiology. The culture emphasises friendly teamwork, shared commitment to excellence, and continuous improvement in patient and client care.