
Ready to rotate through specialist departments and expand your nursing skills? Eastcott Referrals is hiring an RVN to work across medicine, anaesthesia, surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry and more, with a genuinely supportive team and structured mentorship.
1 in 8 weekends with days off the following week
Eastcott Referrals, an RCVS accredited multidisciplinary referral hospital in Swindon, is expanding and seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to rotate through a diverse range of specialist departments. You'll work across medicine, anaesthesia, imaging, dentistry, neurology, ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, wards, and emergency critical care, spending approximately two weeks in each department. This permanent, full-time position offers 40 hours per week across four 10-hour days, with a 1 in 8 weekend rota and corresponding days off the following week.
You'll be exposed to a wide variety of interesting and challenging cases, developing your nursing expertise alongside specialist clinicians, fellow RVNs, residents and interns. The hospital's expanding referral caseload ensures constant learning opportunities. While experience in a hospital or referral setting is desirable, it is not essential; the practice is committed to providing comprehensive training plans and mentorship to help you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
This role is ideal for a motivated, compassionate individual eager to deliver exceptional patient care and explore the diverse world of referral nursing. You'll be part of a genuinely supportive culture that prioritises both clinical excellence and team wellbeing.
Eastcott Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS accredited multidisciplinary referral practice based in Swindon, Wiltshire, just off the M4. The hospital is led by a team of veterinary specialists providing exceptionally high levels of clinical and surgical care, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities across all disciplines. The practice offers a warm welcome to referring vets, clients and patients.
Eastcott Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Linnaeus comprises a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland. With over 6,000 associates, the group is driven by its purpose to create a better world for pets, with a commitment to excellence and inclusive, diverse culture that prioritises the physical and mental health of all team members.