Clinical Care Coordinator Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

This is a full-time, hospital-based nursing position that blends direct patient care with coordination responsibilities. You'll work within a busy clinical environment at Scarsdale Vets in Derby, supporting both first opinion and referral cases alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The role offers variety and genuine scope to develop advanced clinical skills while playing a key part in overseeing daily hospital workflow. You'll take on theatre work, anaesthesia monitoring, inpatient care management, and nurse consultations—delivering exceptional standards from patient admission through to discharge. This is a dynamic position for a motivated RVN who enjoys both hands-on nursing and the operational side of managing a busy hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inpatient workflow, ensuring safe and efficient patient management
• Deliver high-standard nursing care across theatre, wards, and consultations
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent client communication, including patient updates and discharge advice
• Oversee the daily organisation of hospital patients and contribute to smooth practice operations

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Strong organisational skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities
• Experience or strong interest in inpatient and theatre nursing
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate approach to client care
• Proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off, with increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave for professional development
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Certificate support for career progression
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice and retail discounts
• Clear career pathways into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, and clinical supervisor positions

About the Practice

Scarsdale Vets is an independent, locally-owned practice in Derby with a strong commitment to outstanding clinical standards and client care. The team includes small animal, farm, and equine vets, alongside experienced nursing and support staff. They've partnered with the University of Nottingham for seven years to share best practice protocols, and they pride themselves on creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where staff can develop and progress. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting careers without limits—investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing so that teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.