Registered Veterinary Nurse - Procedure Nurse

Scarsdale Veterinary Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary referral hospital is seeking a Procedure Nurse to deliver high-quality veterinary care. The ideal candidate will be a qualified RVN with post-registration experience, confident in nursing protocols, and keen to support advanced diagnostics. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits focused on work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

4-day working week

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance and leave

Access to personal development resources

Qualifications

• At least one year of post-registration experience as a RVN.
• Confidence in working independently with nursing protocols.
• Willingness to undergo training in advanced imaging.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anaesthesia and inpatient care.
• Perform Schedule 3 procedures under veterinary direction.
• Support hospital operations and contribute to team workflows.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Anaesthesia assistance

Independent work

Advanced diagnostic tools

Education

Qualified RVN

Tools

X-ray

Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Job description

Overview

Join the Pride Team as a Procedure Nurse. Deliver gold-standard care in a dynamic, specialist-led environment. If you are a passionate RVN looking to take the next step in your clinical career, Scarsdale Veterinary Group is looking for a Procedure Nurse to join our dedicated team at Scarsdale Vets at Pride Veterinary Referrals in Derby.

Responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality veterinary care across multiple areas of the hospital. You’ll:

• Assist with anaesthesia, inpatient care, procedures, diagnostics and imaging
• Perform Schedule 3 procedures under veterinary direction to broaden your clinical skill set and autonomy
• Work with advanced diagnostic tools including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, and lab diagnostics
• Support the hospital’s day-to-day operations, contributing to stock control, equipment maintenance and efficient team workflows
• Benefit from CPD encouragement and ongoing development with training and support

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a qualified RVN, ideally with at least one year of post-registration experience. You’ll need to be confident working independently and demonstrate a strong foundation in nursing protocols. While experience in advanced imaging is a plus, we offer full training and support to help you thrive. Additional qualifications or certificates are welcome but not essential.

Hours and working pattern

This is a full-time role averaging 38 hours per week. You’ll work across four weekdays and take part in a one-in-six weekend rota. Shifts vary between 7:30am and 7:00pm with the occasional Twilight shift which is 3pm-12am.

Salary and benefits

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking, supportive team and work in a hospital that really has it all, we’d love to hear from you. Salary details: up to £29,506 per annum DOE.

• Work-life Balance
  • 4-day working week
  • 6.6 weeks of annual leave
  • Your birthday as a paid day off
• Wellbeing
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support
• Development
  • £550 CPD allowance
  • 3 days paid CPD leave
  • Support for certificates, diplomas and VTS
  • Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for learning and development
  • Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
  • Research funding opportunities
  • Infection prevention and control programmes
• Professional Memberships
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
• Additional
  • Access to our Pawsome Benefits reward gateway with discounts and cashback
  • 5% employee / 3% employer pension scheme
  • Discounted staff pet care at IVC Evidensia practices

Up to £29,506 DOE