Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Moorview Referrals is a busy, purpose-built referral hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland, ideally positioned between the stunning Northumberland coastline and Newcastle upon Tyne. This full-time multidisciplinary nursing role offers a flexible rota between 8:00am and 8:00pm with your choice of 5 x 8-hour shifts or 4 x 10-hour shifts, plus a 1 in 5 weekend rota of two 12-hour shifts with time off in lieu. You'll primarily rotate through surgical departments including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and neurology, alongside kennel care, with occasional support in ECC and medicine services.

The practice is an ISFM Gold Standard facility working towards zero pain certification, and you'll be part of a large, supportive multidisciplinary clinical team delivering exceptional patient care. The modern facility includes four operating theatres with a fluoroscopy suite, CT and MRI scanners, multiple ultrasound machines and advanced endoscopy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care to complex referral cases across multiple disciplines
• Monitor anaesthesia for a variety of referral procedures and provide perioperative rehabilitation support
• Perform diagnostic imaging including CT and radiography
• Manage inpatient care including medication administration, patient monitoring and exercise
• Prepare and discharge patients; prepare patients for theatre and scrub into procedures where required
• Support clinical decision-making and share knowledge with colleagues to improve outcomes and service delivery
• Occasional support across additional departments when required, including ECC and medicine services

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Experience in surgery and anaesthesia, including more complex cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care
• An interest in developing skills in anaesthesia, analgesia, radiography and advanced imaging
• Referral experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of £29,000 per annum, with salary progression discussed during interview based on experience, qualifications and referral nursing experience
• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with 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 access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into specialist referral nursing, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth

About the Practice

Moorview Referrals is a purpose-built referral hospital located in Northumberland, part of IVC Evidensia (inspiring vet care), the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice operates as a large, supportive multidisciplinary clinical team delivering exceptional patient care across orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and cardiology.

The modern facility is equipped to the highest standards with four operating theatres including a fluoroscopy suite, CT and MRI scanners, multiple ultrasound machines and advanced endoscopy equipment. As an ISFM Gold Standard practice working towards zero pain certification, the team is committed to continually raising standards in patient care. The practice treats dogs, cats and small pets, and is exotic-friendly.