Registered Veterinary Nurse

WhatsApp Inc.; Havant; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Havant Veterinary Hospital in Havant is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our 24/7 emergency and referral team. The role includes care of medical, surgical, and high‑dependence patients, with a 37-hour average week on a 6-week rota, across day, night, and twilight shifts, plus on-call duties.

You will work closely with clinicians to maintain high standards of nursing care, infection control, and teamwork, with excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive environment to

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN with 2–3 years of veterinary nursing experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy clinical environment.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• CPD record with ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication skills across all areas of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional nursing care to emergency, medical, surgical, and high‑dependency patients
• Monitoring patient progress and supporting recovery plans
• Assisting clinicians during procedures and treatments
• Maintaining outstanding hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control standards
• Working calmly and efficiently in a fast‑paced emergency and referral setting
• Supporting a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork across the veterinary hospital

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

CPD commitment

Teamwork

Education

Qualified RVN status

Job description

independent veterinary referral and emergency hospital in Havant. This specialist-led practice provides 24/7 first-line emergency veterinary care, supported by expert emergency clinicians, alongside advanced referral services in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anaesthesia. Built on strong core values and a commitment to exceptional patient care, the practice offers a supportive and collaborative environment where veterinary professionals are encouraged to thrive, develop specialist skills, and progress both personally and professionally. This role is ideal for a compassionate and motivated RVN with emergency, referral, or high-dependency nursing experience, looking to make a genuine impact within a high-performing clinical team. The Role This is a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position, averaging 37 hours per week on a 6-week rolling rota. The rota includes a mixture of day, night, and twilight shifts across seven days, alongside participation in an on‑call rota. The successful candidate will play a key role in the care of medical, surgical, and high‑dependency patients, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care are consistently delivered.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional nursing care to emergency, medical, surgical, and high‑dependency patients
• Monitoring patient progress and supporting recovery plans
• Assisting clinicians during procedures and treatments
• Maintaining outstanding hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control standards
• Working calmly and efficiently in a fast‑paced emergency and referral setting
• Supporting a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork across the veterinary hospital

The practice is seeking an experienced and organised Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with excellent communication skills and a passion for patient care. Applicants should have:

Must Have

• Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status
• A minimum of 2-3 years' previous veterinary nursing experience
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy clinical environment
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
• A focused and proactive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record
• Excellent communication skills across all areas of the practice

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a veterinary referral practice (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience in emergency and critical care (ECC) or emergency veterinary work would be beneficial

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £38,965 per year (dependent on experience and skill level)