Registered Veterinary Nurse – Rotating Internship

About the Role

This is a unique 12-month fixed-term internship designed specifically for RVNs who want to develop their skills in a specialist referral setting. You’ll rotate through core disciplines every six weeks, gaining hands-on experience across theatre and anaesthesia, medicine, neurology, and inpatient wards. Working alongside experienced nurses, clinicians and specialists, you’ll build confidence in advanced nursing techniques, emergency care and inpatient management in a large, multi-disciplinary hospital environment.

The role includes weekends and on-call rota participation as part of the wider nursing team, supporting Pride’s out-of-hours services. Throughout the 12 months, you’ll complete a formal training programme with funded RECOVER BLS and ALS certification, monthly journal clubs, in-house seminars, and a clinical audit—all while enjoying three hours of protected study time each week built into your 38-hour working week.

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate through theatre and anaesthesia, medicine, neurology, and wards on a structured six-week rolling rota
• Provide advanced nursing support under specialist supervision, including anaesthesia assistance and inpatient care
• Contribute to weekend and on-call rota, supporting out-of-hours services alongside the nursing team
• Participate in monthly journal clubs and in-house seminars delivered by nurses and clinicians
• Complete required IVC Evidensia referral nurse online training modules
• Work towards completion of a clinical audit as part of the structured programme
• Engage in protected study time (3 hours per week) to consolidate learning and develop knowledge

Requirements

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Ideally 6–18 months post-qualification experience, though newly qualified RVNs are welcome to apply
• Hospital experience desirable but not essential
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing within a referral environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Willingness to participate in a rotating rota, including weekends and on-call duties
• Keen to explore referral nursing, build confidence across multiple disciplines, and progress with structured support

Benefits

• Salary: £29,000 per annum
• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Professional Development: Funded RECOVER BLS and ALS certification, 45+ hours of CPD across 12 months, extensive in-house training programme, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and learning resources
• Fees: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension: Scheme with 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance, access to Pawsome Benefits reward platform
• Pet Care: Discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Pride Veterinary Referrals is a large, multi-disciplinary referral hospital offering gold-standard specialist care across a wide range of disciplines. The facility is exceptionally well-equipped with 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 operating theatres, CT and MRI scanners, digital x-ray capabilities, multiple ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool, treadmills, and dedicated chemo and radio-iodine treatment areas.

The hospital is renowned for its friendly, supportive and highly skilled nursing team. This internship represents a committed investment in developing early-career referral nurses, with a strong track record of supporting nursing professionals in their career development. You’ll work collaboratively with specialists and advanced practitioners in a structured learning environment designed to build your confidence and competence across multiple referral disciplines.