About the Role
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is seeking a motivated RVN to join its Internal Medicine nursing team on a fixed-term contract basis. You'll be based at a modern, multidisciplinary referral hospital in Ringwood, Hampshire, working approximately 30 hours per week (Tuesday–Thursday 08:30–17:30, plus a 1:5 weekend rota covering Saturday and Sunday 07:00–19:30 in the wards). This 12-month position is ideal if you're passionate about advancing your nursing skills in a supportive, specialist environment.
The role offers genuine exposure to complex medical cases and advanced procedures—from endoscopy to bronchial and tracheal stent placement—alongside diagnostic work, chemotherapy preparation, and blood transfusion management. You'll also provide critical care to hospitalised patients, including emergency stabilisation and dedicated ICU nursing. Working as part of an established, multidisciplinary team means you'll have mentorship from experienced colleagues and the backing of specialists across multiple disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily case management of internal medicine patients, including patient assessment and monitoring
- Assistance with anaesthesia, diagnostic procedures, and advanced medical interventions (endoscopy, stent placement, bronchial procedures)
- Preparation and safe administration of chemotherapeutic agents and blood transfusion products
- Provision of nursing care to hospitalised medical patients, including emergency stabilisation
- One-to-one ICU nursing care for critically ill patients
- Collaboration with the team of 6 dedicated Medicine & Oncology Nurses and support from RVNs across other specialisms
- Contribution to patient comfort and post-operative recovery protocols
Requirements
- Current RVN registration
- Keen interest in internal medicine and commitment to gold-standard patient care
- Strong attention to detail and empathetic approach to patient care
- Ability to take initiative and actively contribute to team decisions
- Previous experience in a referral practice or exposure to complex medical cases is advantageous but not essential—full training will be provided by the experienced team
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £16.00–18.50 per hour depending on experience (£30,000-36,600pa full-time equivalent)
- Annual Leave: 6.6 weeks plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid leave; access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning programmes; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
- Research Funding: All nurses can apply for funding to support professional development projects
- Wellbeing Support: Private medical insurance; enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay; Cycle to Work scheme
- Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
- Pension: 5% employee contribution matched by 3% employer contribution
- Staff Discounts: Discounted pet care for staff animals; Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback from 100s of retailers
- Quality Assurance Programmes: Access to Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement initiatives
About the Practice
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS) is a state-of-the-art specialist referral hospital serving veterinary practices across the south of England. Part of IVC Evidensia, the hospital is home to specialists in cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging, spinal surgery, soft tissue surgery, and physiotherapy.
Recent expansion has delivered impressive facilities including a new purpose-built theatre complex, 10 consulting rooms, a dedicated rehabilitation centre with physiotherapy and hydrotherapy suites, and ongoing additions such as an advanced diagnostic suite and expanded ICU area. The team includes recognised specialists, dedicated rehabilitation professionals, and veterinary care assistants focused on ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and comfort from admission through discharge.
