Diagnostics Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Paragon Veterinary Referrals is seeking a dedicated RVN to join its diagnostics team in Wakefield. This is a permanent, full-time position offering 40 hours per week with a manageable 1-in-6 late shift rota and 1-in-9 weekend shifts (with days off in lieu). You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary referral hospital that serves first opinion practices across Yorkshire and beyond, equipped with some of the finest medical facilities in the UK.

This role is ideal if you have a particular interest in medical diagnostics and imaging, and want to deepen your skills in CT, MRI, endoscopy, ultrasonography, and radiography. Whether you’re new to referral practice or looking for a fresh challenge, the team provides comprehensive support and training to help you excel in this specialized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist specialists with procedures, consultations, and inpatient checks
• Support diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, endoscopy, and ultrasonography
• Obtain and process laboratory samples for diagnostic testing
• Perform in-house diagnostic tests and radiography
• Monitor patients under sedation and anaesthesia
• Coordinate workflow with the diagnostic team to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• Interest in diagnostic medicine and imaging
• Strong attention to detail and patient care standards
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Previous referral experience not essential – full training and support provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £29,300 per annum (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD fully funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD library
• Career progression opportunities across the group
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay and enhanced equal family leave
• Life assurance policy
• Salary sacrifice e-car scheme
• Wellness programme including employee assistance programme, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and confidential employee support

About the Practice

Paragon Veterinary Referrals is a purpose-built multi-disciplinary referral hospital offering an extensive range of clinical services and specialist expertise. The practice is home to experienced veterinary surgeons and highly skilled nurses who provide outstanding patient care and support to referring first opinion practices across Yorkshire and the wider region. Facilities are designed for maximum patient comfort and infection control, with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment and 24/7/365 continuous patient care.

Paragon is part of Linnaeus, a forward-thinking partnership of primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland, owned by Mars Veterinary Health. This means access to a global network of expertise, continuous professional development opportunities, and the security of working within a group committed to excellence and improving lives for pets worldwide.