Surgery Ward Registered Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career caring for Surgery Ward patients in a friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital. Working as part of a team of specialist clinicians, residents, interns, RVNs and Patient Care Assistants you will be involved in a range of interesting and challenging cases.

This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in surgical nursing. You can expect hands on nursing of various surgical conditions covering Orthopaedic, Soft Tissue and Ophthalmology patients in the ward area. In addition, you will be involved in assisting the physiotherapy team with postoperative rehabilitation of Orthopaedic patients.

Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided. 

This position is full-time working 35 hours per week, with a variety of shift patterns including some weekend and night work.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

Competitive and attractive pension packageGenerous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPDA range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leaveOn site café and restaurant Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)Cycle to work schemeFree mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

For further information before applying please contact Sam Moors, Head Surgery Ward RVN on [email protected]

Closing Date: 08 Jan 2026

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: £32,829 to £38,811 Per Annum Including London Weighting and Nursing Allowance Permanent / Full Time