Registered Veterinary Nurse - Neurology

British Veterinary Association; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital near High Wycombe is looking for a dedicated Neurology Nurse. This full-time position involves providing exceptional patient care, supporting the neurology team, and ensuring a high standard of nursing care. Candidates should have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification and a passion for veterinary nursing. Great benefits and development opportunities are offered in a friendly environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification.
• Experience in veterinary nursing preferred.
• Ability to support clients and team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for neurology patients.
• Organise admits and discharges for the neurology department.
• Train and support junior staff with neurology equipment.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Excellent communication

Team support

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Tools

CT scanner

MRI machine

Fluoroscopy Machine

Job description

Do you want to take your nursing skills to the next level in a supportive learning environment, and learn how to provide exceptional patient care in our friendly referral team? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are delighted to open applications for a dedicated and ambitious Neurology Nurse to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a full time basis.

Refine your nursing skills at Hamilton Specialist Referrals

If your passion lies in taking part in interesting neurological cases, then this may be the role for you. Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose built state‑of‑the‑art veterinary hospital which provides the latest in cutting edge, specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.

As part of our neurology team, your general duties will include:

• Providing support to the neurology department and being a point of contact to clients under the care of the neurology department, including organising admits and discharges
• Providing nursing care and ensuring neurology patients receive gold standard care
• Maintaining resources required by the neurologists including equipment and stock
• Communicating with the workflow coordinator to ensure smooth running of the neurology caseload
• Help train and support junior members of staff with neurology kit and equipment
• Preparing and monitoring patients undergoing investigations or surgery, as well as recovering patients and handing over to ward RVNs
• Pricing and paperwork, such as updating relevant SOPs and ensuring all treatments have been charged correctly

Our Neurology RVN role provides the opportunity to spend time in the prep area, one of three theatres, wards and our Imaging suite which includes a 16‑slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI machine, Fluoroscopy Machine, Separate Radiography and Ultrasound room. You will see a wide variety of emergency and routine caseloads.

Joining a team, you are proud to be a part of

Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40) Buckinghamshire, we deliver world‑class exemplary clinical services, with a clear focus on the people that make that a reality. By nurturing our workforce we are able to offer the very best services to the pets entrusted into our care as well as to their owners.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, oncology, and internal medicine cases.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close‑knit team is an central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of over 100 people, including 11 specialists, 25 RVNs, and various support teams.

Working Pattern

A full time position covers 40 hours per week, either across 4 or 5 days. There is a 1 in 6 weekend rota for which TOIL is given, and you would ordinarily work 2 bank holidays per year.

Because our employees matter

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, you will benefit from:

Work‑life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• CPD allowance
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Relocation allowance
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.