Ophthalmology RVN

About the Role

Veterinary Vision is seeking a qualified and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its dedicated ophthalmology referral team at the Penrith site. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week over five days, with a shared 1 in 8 weekend on-call rota and weeknight on-call duties included.

You’ll be working in a modern, up-and-coming referral centre providing specialist ophthalmology services to cases referred from across Cumbria, the North East, Lancashire, and Scotland. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art operating facilities for all types of ocular surgery. Previous ophthalmology experience is not essential—comprehensive training will be provided to help you develop expertise in this fascinating specialism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care within the ophthalmology referral service
• Support all types of ocular surgery in the modern operating theatre
• Work as part of a friendly, professional, and dedicated nursing team
• Contribute to the referral centre’s growing caseload across multiple regions
• Participate in on-call duties as part of the shared rota system
• Maintain excellent standards in patient welfare and clinical support

Requirements

• Current RCVS registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Dedication to providing excellent patient care
• Enthusiasm and commitment to professional development
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekend on-call duties (1 in 8)
• Previous ophthalmology experience is not required

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £29,500 per annum
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded, plus extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities within Linnaeus group
• Staff discount schemes
• Life assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme and cycle-to-work scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Comprehensive wellness programme including employee assistance programme, eyecare voucher scheme, and free annual flu jab
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Veterinary Vision is a specialist ophthalmology referral centre operating from four UK sites: Penrith, Sunderland, Bamber Bridge, and Glasgow. The practice provides dedicated ocular services throughout the UK, with state-of-the-art facilities and a caring environment where patient wellbeing is the top priority. Veterinary Vision is part of Linnaeus, a forward-thinking partnership of primary care and referral practices across the UK and Ireland.

Linnaeus is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all team members through Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. The group works across all fields of veterinary medicine with a shared commitment to excellence and the purpose of creating ‘A Better World for Pets’.