Registered Veterinary Nurse – Oncology

About the Role

London Vet Specialists is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for oncology to join their specialist team in their brand-new Hammersmith facility. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work primarily within the oncology department, delivering high-quality patient care and chemotherapy administration in a modern, purpose-built hospital setting.

You’ll be part of a specialist-led service within a thriving 20+ clinician referral hospital that relocated to a state-of-the-art site in May 2024. The oncology team is led by Specialist Oncologist Sofia and Lead Oncology RVN Inge, both committed to a collaborative, patient-focused approach that prioritises comfort and quality of life for patients and their caregivers. While your work will be prioritised within oncology, you may be called upon to support other departments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care primarily within the oncology service, including client consultations and chemotherapy administration
• Prioritise inpatient oncology care and implement nursing care plans for patients undergoing investigations and hospitalisation
• Manage the ordering, safe handling, and appropriate storage of cytotoxic medications in collaboration with pharmacy
• Monitor sedation and anaesthesia, maintaining accurate anaesthetic and hospitalisation records
• Conduct nurse consultations and provide client updates under clinician direction
• Maintain exceptional hygiene standards and implement infection control measures across your department
• Work with the Lead RVNs and Head of Nursing Services to plan daily caseloads and escalate concerns promptly
• Participate in team briefings to ensure effective communication and reflective practice
• Support International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and Dogs Trust/BVBA standards across the hospital
• Maintain general nursing competence through role swaps and continued professional development

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Experience in specialist oncology or a high-oncology caseload setting, OR a strong demonstrated interest in developing oncology expertise
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and nurse consultations (desirable)
• Excellent work ethic and capability across all nursing duties
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record-keeping skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a specialist team
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £33,000–£37,000 depending on experience
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Life assurance
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Progression opportunities within the Linnaeus group
• Generous staff social calendar
• Comprehensive wellness programme including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), cycle-to-work scheme, annual flu jab, and eyecare vouchers
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Mental Health First Aider support across the practice

About the Practice

London Vet Specialists is a state-of-the-art referral hospital relocated to Hammersmith in May 2024, boasting a prime riverside location in West London. The hospital houses a complete complement of specialist-led services including soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, neurology, orthopaedic surgery, and emergency & critical care. The practice is part of Linnaeus, a forward-thinking partnership of highly-respected primary and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the world’s largest family-owned veterinary company.

Linnaeus is committed to creating a better world for pets by building a better world for its people. The group comprises over 6,000 associates who are empowered to speak up, step up, and deliver quality services. The culture emphasises inclusion, diversity, and authenticity, with comprehensive wellbeing support prioritising both physical and mental health.