Registered Veterinary Nurse (Multidisciplinary)

About the Role

You’ll be joining an exceptional multidisciplinary nursing team at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, one of the world’s leading small animal referral hospitals. Rather than specialising in one area, you’ll rotate through multiple disciplines—cardiology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and primary care—giving you breadth of experience and genuine variety in every working week. This full-time position works an average of 38 hours per week on a rota with shift times between 7am and 9pm, including a manageable 1:6 weekend share.

With over 250 associates and world-class facilities including on-site CT, MRI, and advanced surgical equipment, Willows is known for delivering exceptional CPD and nurturing professional development. You’ll work alongside internationally-renowned specialists and a supportive team that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across all hospital disciplines, rotating through specialisms to develop broad expertise
• Support specialist teams in cardiology, soft tissue, orthopaedic, neurology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and primary care services
• Contribute to mentoring and supporting students, interns, residents, and visiting veterinary surgeons
• Deliver exceptional in-patient care as part of the 24-hour nursing cover team
• Collaborate with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team and adapt flexibly to evolving clinical needs

Requirements

• Current RVN registration (at least 1 year post-registration experience preferred; newly qualified RVNs considered via post-registration programme)
• Passion for specialist nursing and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Collaborative mindset with genuine enthusiasm for supporting colleagues and trainees
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple disciplines and adapt to a rota-based schedule
• Previous referral experience desirable but not essential—comprehensive training provided
• Newly qualified RVNs may be considered if willing to join the post-registration programme

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees fully paid
• External CPD funded, plus extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities within a world-leading referral centre
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness support including Employee Assistance Programme, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Mental Health First Aider support available across the practice

About the Practice

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the world’s leading small animal referral hospitals, delivering exceptional pet healthcare for over 30 years. Based in Solihull with state-of-the-art facilities, the practice employs over 250 associates working in a multidisciplinary environment led by internationally-renowned specialists. Service teams span orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and physiotherapy.

The hospital features on-site Siemens 64-slice CT and 1.5T MRI, two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, digital radiography suites, ultrasonography, electro diagnostics, and video endoscopy. Willows is renowned for delivering outstanding CPD and fostering a culture of continuous professional development. Part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the practice is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all associates through Mental Health First Aiders and confidential Employee Assistance Programmes.