Registered Veterinary Nurse - Emergency (Daytime)

VC Evidensia UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as a Registered Veterinary Nurse specializing in emergency care. This full-time role involves triaging cases, providing inpatient care, and supporting anaesthesia during emergencies. We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

7.2 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Certificate support (financial and paid study leave)

Pawsome Benefits - discounts on retail and leisure

Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Birthday as a paid day off

Qualifications

• Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse, confident working independently and in teams.
• Strong triage and inpatient nursing skills.
• Proactive approach to emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases and manage inpatient care.
• Deliver high-level anaesthesia support during emergency procedures.
• Consult with pet owners and assist in clinical decision-making.

Skills

Triage skills

Inpatient nursing skills

Anaesthesia support

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Emergency (Daytime)

Join the Blaise Team as a Daytime Emergency Nurse Deliver life-saving care in a dynamic, forward-thinking referral environment

We are delighted to open applications for a confident, compassionate RVN to join our Emergency Team at Blaise Veterinary Referrals as a Daytime Emergency Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a cutting-edge facility where every day makes a difference.

Help Shape the Future of Emergency and Critical Care

Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary, specialist-led hospital built on IVC Evidensia's core values. It plays a key role in our ever-expanding referral network, offering exceptional patient care across multiple disciplines. Our 24/7 Emergency Service, run in partnership with Vets Now, supports both local first opinion practices and our internal referral caseload, providing round-the-clock expertise.

Confident, Capable, and Compassionate

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be responsible for triaging emergency cases, managing inpatient care, and delivering high-level anaesthesia support during emergency procedures. As part of the Emergency Team, you’ll be required to work independently at times — including as the sole nurse on duty — as well as collaborate within the wider clinical team. Your role will include:

• Emergency triage and stabilisation
• Inpatient care in our ICU, general and isolation wards
• Monitoring and assisting with emergency anaesthesia
• Consulting with owners and supporting clinical decision-making

Your ability to confidently assess and prioritise cases, combined with a calm and focused approach, will be key in delivering timely, gold-standard care. Whether supporting surgical cases, managing complex medical patients, or coordinating triage workflows, your impact will be immediate and meaningful.

Ongoing Professional Development

We’re committed to investing in our people. You’ll benefit from a generous CPD allowance, access to ECC-specific training, and the opportunity to pursue further qualifications such as the ECC certificate. Our hospital culture encourages continuous learning, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position comprising 40 hours per week. The rota follows a 4-on, 4-off pattern and includes weekend and bank holiday cover:

• 2 early shifts (06:00–17:25)
• 2 late shifts (11:00–22:25)
• 4 days off

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced, motivated RVN who is confident working both independently and as part of a wider clinical team. You’ll need strong triage and inpatient nursing skills, a proactive, hands-on approach to emergency care, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient outcomes. While experience in ECC is desirable, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary up to £33,500pa (plus pro-rata uplift for late shifts), you will benefit from:

Work-Life Balance

• 7.2 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Development

• Certificate support (financial and paid study leave)

Professional Memberships

• RCVS fees
• VDS cover

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with retail and leisure discounts
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care (up to 50%, or 20% for referrals)

Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham

1601 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9UA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.