Registered Veterinary Nurse (Multi-Disciplinary)

Linnaeus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work

Eye care voucher

Job summary

Linnaeus Group is recruiting a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join London Vet Specialists’ multidisciplinary team in Hammersmith. You will rotate through specialist services, delivering high standards of patient and client care while monitoring sedation and anaesthesia and assisting with procedures.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with a salary of £33,000–£37,000 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package and CPD support.

Qualifications

• Experieince as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Ability to monitor sedation and anaesthesia.
• Accurate record keeping and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across multiple services.
• Prioritise inpatient care and implement nursing care plans.
• Assist with procedures and maintain equipment and stock.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Sedation monitoring

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

RVN qualification

Tools

SmartFlow

Job description

JOB TITLE: Registered Veterinary Nurse (Multi-Disciplinary)REPORTING TO: Lead RVN, Head of Nursing ServicesSTART DATE: Autumn 2026HOURS : Full-Time (40-Hours/Week)SALARY: £33,000 to £37,000 (DOE)London Vet Specialists are recruiting for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the team at our multidisciplinary referral centre in Hammersmith in Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills by rotating through the specialist services of a central London specialist multi-disciplinary hospital, where previous referral experience is not required.About UsLondon Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park, North London and in May 2024, relocated to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames, nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We now have a complete compliment of specialist-led services, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, oncology & neurology.Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. Linnaeus invest in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do.Role OverviewThe Multi-Disciplinary RVN will work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing Services (HoNS), Lead Nurses, Clinical Director and Clinicians across the hospital to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care across all services. Your responsibilities will include the provision of high standards of patient and client care, monitoring of sedation and anaesthesia, wards nursing and care, the handling, maintenance & care of equipment, assisting with procedures, accurate record keeping & effective communication and teamwork. You will work enthusiastically with the nursing team to help maintain a happy and efficient working environment.As a multi-disciplinary RVN, your work will be shared throughout all disciplines at LVS, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, cardiology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, wards & ICU. Your specific clinical interests and passions will be encouraged. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of 8 Multi-Disciplinary RVNs, led by our 5 Lead RVNs, who provide support to the team through their rotations alongside the discipline-focused RVNs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvi de a high and sustainable quality of patient care, across all services.Prioritise inpatient care and the implementation of nursing care plans.Ensure the comfort and sa fety of patients undergoing investigatio ns , hospitalisation and surgery.Assist with consultations and undertake nurse consultations as appropriate .Ensure accurate record keeping is undertaken, especially regarding anaesthetic and hospitalisation records in SmartFlow .Assist with stock management within your department and co-ordinate with the pharmacy & purchasing assistant.Work with the Patient Flow Coordinator and Lead Nurses to plan for the daily case load and highlight any issues or concerns that may arise.Participate in team briefings and meetings to ensure effective and efficient communication.Under the direction of the clinicians, contact and liaise with clients to provide/ receive patient updates.Take part in team reflections of incidents and near misses, to continually improve our patient care and safety, including Halo reporting.As a cat-friendly clinic, you will support the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) cat-friendly standards across the hospital.As a dog-friendly clinic, you will support the Dogs Trust and British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) dog-friendly standards across the hospital.Take part in a range of team committees such as our Sustainability, Culture & Wellbeing or Dog/Cat-Friendly committees, to both explore areas of personal interest and help to shape our impact, culture and standards as a hospital.Benefits5 weeks Annual Leave plus B ank H olidaysAdditional Birthday LeaveRCVS & VDS F ees P aidEnhanced S ickness P ayEnhanced E qual F amily LeaveLife AssuranceEmployer C ontribution P ension S chemeExternal CPD F undedExtensive F ree O nline Linnaeus CPD P rogramCareer P rogression O pportunitiesGenerous Staff Social CalendarEmployee A ssistance P rogramEyecare V oucher S chemeFree Annual Flu JabCycle-to-Work SchemeAt Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about LVS Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]#LI-PK1 #LI-Onsite #INDSPO