Inpatient RVN - ECC Care, CPD & 6 Weeks Holiday

Animal Trust (UK); Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

CPD funded

Sickness benefit

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Contributory pension scheme

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Cycle to work scheme

Store discounts with Perkbox

Staff discount (20%)

E-Car Scheme

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Animal Trust (UK) is launching a new veterinary hospital in Cwmbran, looking for experienced registered Veterinary nurses. In this role, you will lead patient care, ensuring high clinical standards while working closely with a talented team.

This opportunity involves a rolling rota covering both inpatient work and GP responsibilities, providing variety and professional development. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in inpatient and emergency care.

Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits including 6 weeks holiday, CPD funding, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for patients in a veterinary setting.
• Keen interest in inpatient and emergency critical care.
• Strong clinical standards and patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care across first opinion and referral sides of the hospital.
• Manage continuous rate infusions and complex cases.
• Support patients through their treatment and recovery.

Skills

RVN Experience

Inpatient/ECC Care

CRIs Management

Indwelling Catheters Management

Complex Medical Cases Management

Surgical Cases Management

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

We are delighted to be preparing for the launch of a brand-new veterinary hospital in Cwmbran, serving the communities of Torfaen and the surrounding areas. We look to open our doors Early 2027.

Animal Trust is an independently owned, not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) providing accessible, affordable, high-quality veterinary care. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our hospital will offer continuous patient care and emergency services, supporting both our clients and the wider veterinary community.

Our commitment to affordability sets us apart. With free consultations during the day and £79 out-of-hours consultations, we remove barriers that can prevent pet owners from seeking veterinary advice. Combined with our transparent packaged pricing, this allows us to see a varied and rewarding caseload, providing excellent opportunities for our clinical teams to develop their skills and experience.

We are seeking inpatient focused registered Veterinary nurses to join our team. In this role you will be taking the lead in caring for patients across both the first opinion and referral sides of the hospital. You’ll ensure every patient receives the very best care, supported by a talented and experienced team of RVNs.

Working a rolling 3 week rota you will be on a rotation of 2 weeks on inpatients and one week as a GP RVN which will provide you variety in your role whilst the majority is in an area of interest.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting patients through their treatment and recovery, while being part of a supportive and highly skilled hospital team.

The perfect candidate will be an experienced RVN with a keen interest in inpatient/ECC care with great clinical standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and help shape a brand-new hospital from the very beginning.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to make a real difference to pets and their owners, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be confident managing:

• Continuous Rate Infusions (CRIs)
• Indwelling catheters
• A wide variety of complex medical and surgical cases

About animal Trust

Animal Trust stands out from other veterinary services. Firstly, we are a unique Community Interest Company, being the only veterinary CIC in the UK to date. Our primary focus isn't solely on maximising profits; instead, we are dedicated to delivering on our mission and ensuring enough profit to sustain our business in the long term.

Rota & Hours

38.5-40hr week

1: 3 weekends

shift times: 07:00-19:00hrs

Salary above based on 40hr week.

Benefits:

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
• CPD funded
• 52 Weeks sickness benefit available
• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Contributory pension scheme 4%
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Cycle to work scheme
• Store discounts with Perkbox
• Staff discount (20%)
• E-Car Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend bonus

Closing date for applications 10th August with interviews being held end of August 2026