Multidisciplinary Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week across varied shifts between 7am and 8.30pm, with a 2:8 weekend rota and time off in lieu. You’ll join a large, multidisciplinary clinical team at a leading referral hospital, where nurses are highly utilised and actively encouraged to develop specialist interests within a supportive environment.

You’ll contribute to patient care and medical and surgical interventions across a diverse range of services including internal medicine, neurology, diagnostic imaging, inpatient care, oncology, surgery, and anaesthesia. This role offers genuine variety and the chance to upskill in areas that interest you most. Experience with anaesthesia is advantageous, but full training and support will be provided.

As part of the Linnaeus Group, Southfields benefits from significant investment in cutting-edge facilities and a truly modern working environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care across multiple specialist services within a referral setting
• Support medical and surgical interventions under the guidance of experienced consultants, residents, and interns
• Work flexibly across shifts (7am–8.30pm) and weekend rotas to ensure continuity of care
• Contribute to a solution-focused team culture, actively supporting colleagues and helping others develop their skills
• Maintain professional, caring standards in all aspects of clinical work
• Engage in ongoing learning and be willing to share knowledge to positively influence working processes

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Passion for patient care and commitment to learning
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a professional, caring approach
• Solution-focused mindset with enthusiasm for developing new skills and supporting others
• Previous referral experience is desirable but not essential – full training provided

Benefits

• Leave: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional development: Generous CPD allowance with allocated CPD days, plus access to extensive Linnaeus clinical and non-clinical CPD programmes
• Registration: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension: Employer-contributed scheme
• Health & wellbeing: Life assurance (4x salary), enhanced sickness pay, enhanced equal family leave, annual flu vaccination, eye care vouchers
• Workplace support: Mental Health First Aiders on site, wellbeing resources, and confidential support services
• Additional perks: Cycle to work scheme, staff discount and benefits platform
• Career progression: Development opportunities within a leading referral hospital and the wider Linnaeus network

About the Practice

Southfields Veterinary Specialists is a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital providing advanced veterinary care across a wide range of specialist and emergency services. As part of the Linnaeus Group, the practice is recognised for its clinical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to ongoing learning and innovation. The state-of-the-art facilities and highly experienced clinical teams enable delivery of outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of nursing staff.

Nurses at Southfields are valued team members who work alongside consultants, residents, interns, and Patient Care Assistants to care for a large and varied referral and emergency caseload. The practice actively encourages staff to pursue specialist interests and provides comprehensive support to help teams thrive professionally and personally.