Registered Veterinary Nurse

VetPartners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank

CPD budget plus two days CPD leave

Private medical healthcare scheme

Job summary

Goddard Vet Group in Northolt is seeking a hospital RVN to join their busy, 24‑hour site. The role offers exposure to ECC, theatre, and consult duties within a large clinical team.

You will guide trainee nurses, support front‑of‑house care, and work a full‑time Monday to Friday pattern with a 1:5 weekend rotation and TOIL. There are no on‑call requirements and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Role suited to an RVN or soon-to-qualify student thriving in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Experience with hospital nursing, wards and theatre is preferred.
• Ability to guide trainee nurses to achieve high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out acting weekend Charge Nurse duties as directed.
• Explain post-operative discharge instructions to clients and provide appropriate literature.
• Record clinical histories of conversations regarding fees or treatment options.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, sterilised and stored correctly.
• Maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients and assist surgeons in theatre.
• Support a collaborative team environment and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Hospital nursing

Theatre assistance

Client communication

Mentoring trainees

Education

RVN or student in training

Job description

Mandeville Hospital in Northolt is our second largest in the group, and this beautifully modern well-established 24‑hour site is looking for an RVN to join their progressive team. This role might be of interest for those who want to advance quickly – act swiftly if you consider it suitable!

About your new role!

This role could suit an RVN or soon to qualify student who thrives in a fast‑paced hospital environment, enjoys all areas of hospital nursing, and prides themselves in providing the highest standard of patient care. It could also suit an RVN who has been used to a busy branch environment and wants to dip their toe into hospital life.

This is a full‑time Monday to Friday position, including a 1:5 weekend rotation with TOIL and up to 2 bank holidays per year.

There are no on‑call requirements for this position.

As a hospital RVN you will also help guide trainee nurses in their journey to becoming RVNs, ensuring the high clinical standards in consult, ward and theatre are maintained and developing your own skills for future progression.

Alongside the large clinical team and the integral front‑of‑house team for client care support, you will be fully supported by the hospital’s nursing team, deputy head nurse, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager.

As a hospital RVN some of your duties will include:

• Carry out acting weekend Charge Nurse duties, as directed.
• Advise clients of post‑operative discharge instructions, verbally and with print‑outs and appropriate literature as directed. Ensure correct medications are provided.
• Record details in clinical histories of any conversations with clients regarding fees, treatment options or anything related to patient care.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, packed, sterilised and stored correctly when not in use.
• Carry out duties in accordance with shift guidance notes.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of hospitalised patients.
• Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre, with inpatient examinations and procedures and during consultations, as and when required.
• Maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, using standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all areas.

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital and its surrounding clinics provide an excellent first‑opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral service and work to the highest clinical standards. As a result, you will have the opportunity to nurse a wide range of patients and conditions.

There is state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic support at the hospital with a new CT scanner, a diploma holder in imaging providing our CT and ultrasound service, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft‑tissue and minimally invasive surgery during the day.

The location of Mandeville itself could not be more ideal for those relying on public transport, as Northolt station on the Central Line is a mere 6‑minute walk away. If you are not already au fait with the area, the Central Line takes you all the way from West London through to East London, such as Liverpool Street, and at the end of the line are beautiful rural Essex towns such as Theydon Bois and Epping.

In a nutshell, if you have a passion for hospital nursing, want to develop your ECC skills or utilise those you already have, and work among an amazing team and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, then apply now!

Now let’s delve into the nitty‑gritty, here is what we offer you:

Our full‑time RVN salary band is £32,000 to £36,000 per annum depending on experience, allowing room for growth and development within the role.

A little snippet of the benefits you will receive as a Goddard RVN:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• CPD budget every year plus up to 2 days’ paid CPD leave
• Paid 30‑minute lunch breaks
• The opportunity to join our private medical healthcare scheme at a reduced rate, plus medical cashback incentives

If you can see yourself in this role, press apply now, and within 60 seconds your application will be with our recruitment manager Rose. Alternatively, please feel free to email Rose directly at [e-mail] for any other queries or to simply arrange a call and have a chat about other opportunities!

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.