Registered Veterinary Nurse - Neurology

British Veterinary Association; New Forest; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary association seeks a motivated RVN to join their team as a Neurology Nurse. This role involves providing specialized nursing care, managing complex neurological cases, and offering support within a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in veterinary neurology and experience in a referral practice. Competitive salary and extensive development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

£550 CPD allowance

VDS cover

RCVS fees paid

Pension schemes

Staff pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about advancing nursing skills in neurology.
• Experience in referral practice is beneficial.
• Confidence to contribute actively to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Nursing care of hospitalised patients in ICU or day wards.
• Anaesthetic monitoring during advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Support post-operative care of neurological patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Initiative

Interest in neurological cases

Education

Relevant certificates or post-graduate qualifications

Job description

Applications will close on 1st July 2025.

We are looking for a motivated RVN to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a Neurology Nurse, where your passion for developing your nursing skills in advanced neurological cases will be both recognised and nurtured.

Find a world of opportunity at SCVS

This role offers an exciting opportunity to diversify your skillset by working with complex neurology referral cases within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You'll play a vital part in ensuring the highest standards of patient care throughout their treatment journey, in a hospital equipped with fantastic facilities and supported by expert specialists.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Nursing care of hospitalised patients (either in ICU or day wards)
2. Performing anaesthetic monitoring of patients during advanced diagnostic procedures, e.g., MRI
3. Anaesthesia and surgical preparation for those undergoing surgical interventions
4. Assisting with the daily running and maintenance of specialist equipment
5. Supporting our wards & rehabilitation teams with the post-operative care of neurological patients

Our ideal candidate will be a dedicated and passionate nurse with a keen interest in veterinary neurology. We are looking for someone who has prior experience working in referral or who wishes to advance their nursing knowledge and skills within the specialist discipline of neurology. You will join an experienced team that will provide practical training and support, enabling you to diversify your skillset.

Joining a team you are proud to be part of

SCVS is a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex cases. As a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, we offer impressive facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, enabling us to provide outstanding treatment from initial consultation to discharge. We are conveniently based in Ringwood, Hampshire, just off the A31.

Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, and a new rehabilitation centre. Further additions include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area.

We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across multiple disciplines, including a dedicated rehabilitation team providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aid post-operative recovery. Our advanced nursing team ensures excellent patient care during their stay, supported by dedicated veterinary care assistants.

Our Neurology team comprises 2 full-time Neurology Nurses, supported by RVNs from our Multidisciplinary and Anaesthesia teams, as well as a dedicated Neurology VCA, Neurology Clinicians, 2 Residents, and 1 Intern.

What you will bring to our team

• We seek a dynamic individual with high attention to detail and an empathetic approach to patient care.
• The successful candidate should possess the confidence to take initiative and actively contribute to patient care.
• A keen interest in neurological cases is essential.
• Previous experience in a referral practice is beneficial.
• Relevant certificates or post-graduate qualifications are desirable.

Shift pattern

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position on a 5-week rolling rota. We can accommodate a 4 or 5-day working week, Monday to Friday, and 1:5 weekends with TOIL. Please note there is no scheduled on-call or OOH work; however, occasional overtime may be required in emergencies or if cases run over time.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our staff are fundamental to our success. We invest in our teams and facilities, offering a competitive salary up to £33,500 pa, commensurate with experience, along with benefits such as:

• 6.6 weeks of annual leave
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Our wellbeing benefits include private medical insurance, family-friendly policies, Cycle to Work scheme, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

We support your development with a £550 CPD allowance, paid leave, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities, and other professional development programmes.

Members of our team benefit from VDS cover, RCVS fees, and additional perks like Pawsome Benefits, pension schemes, and staff pet care discounts.