Internal Medicine Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its dedicated Internal Medicine team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a part-time position working approximately 30 hours per week, with shifts Tuesday–Thursday 08:30–17:30, plus a 1:5 weekend rota (Saturday & Sunday 07:00–19:30 in Wards). The role runs from Spring 2026 for up to 12 months.

You’ll be part of an established team of six Medicine & Oncology Nurses, supported by RVNs from other specialist services within the hospital. The practice has recently undergone significant expansion, adding a purpose-built theatre complex, 10 new consulting rooms, and a dedicated rehabilitation centre offering physiotherapy and hydrotherapy for post-operative recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care within the Medicine service, managing complex inpatient cases
• Assist with anaesthesia for medical and diagnostic procedures
• Support diagnostic and interventional procedures including endoscopy, bronchial and tracheal stent placement
• Prepare and administer chemotherapeutic agents and blood transfusion products
• Provide nursing care to hospitalised medical patients, including emergency stabilisation and one-to-one ICU care
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary hospital team, contributing specialist expertise to clinical decision-making
• Share knowledge with colleagues to support continuous improvement in standards

Requirements

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with competent nursing skills relevant to your discipline
• Keen interest in internal medicine
• Experience working with complex medical cases in a referral or advanced-care setting (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks plus additional leave for your birthday; increasing allowance based on length of service
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance per annum, 24 hours paid CPD leave, Certificate Support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay), Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Professional Support: VDS cover, RCVS fees paid
• Pension: Pension scheme
• Additional Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars salary sacrifice, discounted staff pet care, access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, voluntary benefits to choose from
• Career Pathways: Clear progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles

Note: Benefits may be subject to pro-rata adjustment due to the part-time, fixed-term nature of this contract.

About the Practice

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with expertise to support complex cases across multiple disciplines. The team includes recognised specialists in various fields and a dedicated rehabilitation team providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Recent expansion has delivered a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility with large client reception and waiting area, 10 consulting rooms, and a rehabilitation centre, with further additions planned including a new diagnostic suite and ICU area.

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 supports careers built without limits, investing in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to help teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage.