Registered Veterinary Nurse

Fitzpatrick Referrals; Godalming; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded CPD

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A veterinary referral practice in Godalming is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to provide advanced care during orthopaedic and neurological treatments. The ideal candidate will deliver anaesthesia, surgical, and diagnostic nursing care while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including funded CPD and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide advanced nursing care and anaesthesia.
• Experience in surgical and diagnostic nursing care.
• Desire for professional growth and development in veterinary nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia and surgical nursing care to patients.
• Deliver high-level nursing care throughout the anaesthesia/surgical process.
• Participate in a rotating shift pattern and weekend rota.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Dynamic

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a dedicated and passionate registered veterinary nurse who can provide advanced nursing care to patients receiving pioneering orthopaedic and neurological treatments.

Your ability to be forward‑thinking, show empathy and demonstrate exemplary teamwork is essential. This position is perfect for those who wish to develop their nursing knowledge and skills to the next level and care for patients with more advanced illness and disease.

This role will provide anaesthesia, surgical, and diagnostic nursing care to patients passing through the preparation and theatre areas. You will be responsible for delivering a high level of nursing care to the patients assigned throughout the entire anaesthesia/surgical and diagnostic process. The ideal candidate is dynamic, highly attentive to detail, and can thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

We offer a 12‑week induction training scheme, ongoing support through quarterly one‑to‑one meetings and yearly appraisals, and encouragement for continuing professional development (CPD). The nursing structure supports growth and career development in various directions.

This is a full‑time role, 40‑hour week, on a rotating shift pattern alongside a 1 in 4 weekend rota with days off in lieu, and a bank holiday rota. Salary £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience.

We also provide competitive salary, RCVS registration, funded CPD, company pension scheme, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.