Registered Veterinary Nurse – Internal Medicine

About the Role

Swift Referrals is a specialist referral hospital dedicated to providing world-class veterinary care across multiple disciplines. As an Internal Medicine Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of patient care, supporting the clinical team from admission through to discharge. Your day-to-day will involve imaging support, medical procedure preparation, anaesthesia monitoring, complex ward care, laboratory diagnostics, rehabilitation work, and client communication. This is a full-time role spread across 4 days per week with a 1:4 weekend rota (time off in lieu), plus occasional support during holiday or sickness cover. The practice values versatility, so you’ll have the opportunity to assist across different specialisms and develop your clinical interests within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Located in Wetherby, Yorkshire, Swift Referrals is purpose-built to the highest industry standards. The team of over 80 dedicated professionals works together in a culture where integrity, transparency, and patient wellbeing are paramount. Staff satisfaction surveys consistently reflect a supportive and inclusive workplace where your contributions genuinely matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Internal Medicine cases from patient admission through discharge, ensuring exemplary care standards throughout the patient journey
• Assist with imaging procedures using the hospital’s 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner and 128-slice GE CT scanner
• Prepare patients for medical procedures and monitor anaesthesia during treatment
• Provide complex ward care for medical cases, with experience across both canine and feline patients
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and contribute to rehabilitation protocols
• Communicate with clients and support their understanding of treatment plans
• Assist across other specialisms (orthopaedics, neurology, soft tissue surgery) and support the Emergency and Critical Care unit when needed
• Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment and pursue your professional development interests

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification
• A keen interest in internal medicine and medical cases
• Desire to develop clinical skills within a multidisciplinary referral hospital setting
• Alignment with core values: integrity, transparency, and patient wellbeing
• Previous referral or specialist experience is desirable but not essential—the practice recruits based on attitude and aptitude, offering full training and support to new team members
• Flexibility and willingness to work across different disciplines as needed

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, plus additional leave on your birthday; flexible working requests accommodated where possible
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay); private medical insurance; cycle to work scheme; discounted gym membership; initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 3 days paid pro rata; support for Certificate, Diploma, and VTS study; access to the IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding opportunities; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Additional Benefits: Pawsome Benefits (Reward Gateway discounts and cashback with 100+ retailers); pension (5% employee/3% employer contribution); discounted staff pet care
• Salary: Up to £37,315 depending on experience

About the Practice

Swift Referrals is a purpose-built multidisciplinary referral hospital serving Yorkshire with a team of over 80 dedicated professionals. The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities including a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128-slice GE CT scanner, Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and advanced operating theatres. The practice also operates a dedicated Emergency and Critical Care unit with a large ICU for critically ill patients, with separate wards for dogs and cats. As part of IVC Evidensia, Swift Referrals combines independent practice values with access to group-wide resources including the IVC Evidensia Academy and research support programmes.

The practice is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Employer, Swift Referrals is happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment. For questions before applying, contact Bethany Baker, Talent Partner, at [email protected].