Multidisciplinary Registered Veterinary Nurse

About the Role

Southfields Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its passionate, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team. You’ll work across a wide range of specialist and emergency services, supporting patients and clinical teams in a state-of-the-art referral hospital backed by significant investment in cutting-edge facilities and modern working practices. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, with shifts running between 7am and 8:30pm, plus a 2:8 weekend rota with time off in lieu—a genuine opportunity to grow your career in a place where your development and wellbeing genuinely matter.

You’ll work alongside consultants, residents, interns, and fellow nurses to deliver outstanding care for a large and varied referral and emergency caseload. Supporting services including internal medicine, neurology, diagnostic imaging, inpatient care, oncology, surgery and anaesthesia, you’ll have the freedom to focus on what you do best within a warm, collaborative atmosphere designed to help you thrive. While experience in anaesthesia would be advantageous, full training and support will be provided to help you build skills in any area that captures your interest.

Previous referral experience is a bonus but not essential; this supportive team is committed to helping you feel confident and capable every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care and medical and surgical support across Southfields’ multidisciplinary services
• Contribute to inpatient nursing, surgical assistance, and anaesthesia support under the guidance of experienced clinical teams
• Actively support clinical and surgical interventions, ensuring high standards of care and patient safety
• Collaborate effectively with a large team of consultants, residents, interns, and Patient Care Assistants
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and documentation
• Support the development and wellbeing of the wider nursing and support team
• Upskill and specialise in areas of interest with encouragement from senior colleagues

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Over 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Passion for patient care and commitment to learning and development
• Ability to actively contribute to a positive, solution-focused work culture
• Willingness to share knowledge and support the progression of colleagues
• Professional and caring approach in all aspects of work
• Strong communicator, enthusiastic, and team-oriented

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £29,500 per annum, depending on experience
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
• Access to extensive Linnaeus clinical and non-clinical CPD programmes
• Career development opportunities within a leading referral hospital and the wider Linnaeus network
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount and benefits platform
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing resources, and confidential support services

About the Practice

Southfields Veterinary Specialists is a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital providing advanced veterinary care across a wide range of specialist and emergency services. Part of the Linnaeus Group (Mars Veterinary Health), Southfields is recognised for clinical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to ongoing learning and innovation. The hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and highly experienced clinical teams support the continued development of the nursing team, with nurses fully utilised and encouraged to pursue specialist interests in a supportive referral environment.

The practice benefits from significant ongoing investment in services, facilities, and staff development. Southfields is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all team members, with access to Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing resources, and confidential support services ensuring staff feel supported both professionally and personally.