Inpatient Wards Nurse – Specialist Vet Care

IVC; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

£550 CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Wards team on a full-time basis. You will provide high-quality nursing care for hospitalised cases in our dedicated wards and work closely with an anaesthesia team and on-call specialists.

You will monitor patients, support clinical decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in Wards nursing.
• Experience with complex cases in referral or advanced-care settings is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, governance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care within the Wards facility for medical and surgical inpatients.
• Monitor patients, provide individualized nursing care, and support clinical decisions.
• Work with the wider veterinary team to ensure the best patient outcomes.
• Anaesthesia team and on-call specialists available for emergencies.

Skills

RCVS registered

Wards nursing

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Job description

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Wards team on a full-time basis. You will provide high-quality nursing care for hospitalised cases in our dedicated wards and work closely with an anaesthesia team and on-call specialists.

You will monitor patients, support clinical decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.