Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

About the Role

This is a dedicated internal medicine position allowing you to fully immerse yourself in one discipline and take ownership of your development. You'll work with a diverse and medically complex caseload in a referral-style environment, gaining focused experience beyond general practice. The role is ideal for an RVN who enjoys inpatient care, case continuity, and being closely involved in patient progress and outcomes.

Working full-time across a structured rota, you'll be scheduled between 8am and 8pm with a 1:8 weekend pattern and days off in the following week. You'll have one designated bank holiday per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex and varied internal medicine cases including endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disease, respiratory conditions, renal and urinary cases, infectious diseases, chronic case management, and oncology-related conditions
• Provide inpatient nursing care with focus on case continuity and patient outcomes
• Perform diagnostics and advanced nursing techniques under clinical guidance
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and departmental improvement initiatives
• Participate actively in your own professional development and learning pathway

Requirements

• Qualified RVN (RCVS registered)
• At least 1 year post-qualification experience
• Strong interest in internal medicine and inpatient care
• Referral experience beneficial but not essential
• Proactive and motivated approach to learning
• Open to less experienced candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm for the discipline

Training and Support

• Structured induction plan designed to build your confidence within internal medicine
• Shadowing within the internal medicine team
• Early one-to-one check-ins with clinical support
• Gradual progression into full responsibilities
• Working alongside nurses with a range of experience levels in a balanced learning environment

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities including additional qualifications if desired
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness programme including employee assistance programme, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme, and childcare vouchers
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders across the practice network and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

About the Practice

Eastcott is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly-respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, carefully selected to ensure the highest levels of patient care. The practice works with different types of practices across all fields of veterinary medicine, including small animal, farm, and equine.

The team values open communication, knowledge sharing, patient advocacy, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to how the department evolves, with your input genuinely valued. Linnaeus is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all associates, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture where you can be authentic and perform at your best.