Registered Veterinary Nurse - Theatre

British Veterinary Association; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as a Referral Theatre Veterinary Nurse, where you'll work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside skilled anaesthetists and nurses. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, excellent professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment focused on delivering the highest standard of care.

Benefits

Work-life Balance

4 day working week

6.6 weeks annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Your birthday as a paid day off

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse with interest in anaesthesia and theatre work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia and sedation support across different services.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the department.
• Work closely with specialist referral clinicians.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity within our nursing team at Pride Veterinary Referrals for a compassionate and confident RVN to join us as a Referral Theatre Veterinary Nurse.

Join the Pride Veterinary Referrals Team and Unlock New Opportunities

As part of a dedicated team of skilled anaesthetists and nurses, you'll work closely with specialist referral clinicians from various disciplines such as surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, and neurology. You'll provide anaesthesia and sedation support across different services. Your role will involve a blend of anaesthesia and theatre duties, contributing to the smooth operation of the department. You will be fully supported by our experienced team of nurses and anaesthetists, helping you develop your referral nursing skills.

Despite being part of a large team, we maintain a friendly, supportive environment, always focused on delivering the highest standard of care. We are dedicated to providing excellent professional development opportunities for our RVNs, offering encouragement and support to help you pursue further qualifications.

Work in a State-of-the-Art Facility

Pride Veterinary Referrals is a modern veterinary hospital featuring spacious wards, five theatres, and a comprehensive imaging suite. Our facility is equipped with the latest technology to diagnose, treat, and provide post-operative care for our patients. We have dedicated consultation rooms for each discipline and a separate, comfortable waiting area for clients. Our imaging suite includes CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and digital x-ray, all connected to spacious, well-equipped theatres.

Our ICU is staffed by experienced nurses around the clock, ensuring high-dependency patients receive the best care. We have separate wards for dogs and cats, both temperature-controlled and with ambient lighting at night. The ICU also has a dedicated isolation ward for contagious patients. Additionally, our exotics consultation room and ward are run by a specialist exotics team. We also offer a rehabilitation suite for surgical and neurological patients, featuring a hydrotherapy pool, treadmill, and extensive physiotherapy equipment.

About You

We are looking for a team-oriented Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in anaesthesia and theatre work. While experience in referrals or a qualification in anaesthesia is a plus, it is not required. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working a 4-day week, averaging 38 hours, with 1 in 6 weekends (Saturday & Sunday, 9:00am-5:45pm). Shifts typically run from 7:30am to 7:30pm. There is also an on-call rota for referral anaesthesia/theatre cases, with an increased hourly rate for callouts.

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 salary of up to £31,000 per annum DOE, you will benefit from:

• Work-life Balance
• 4 day working week
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Relocation allowance

And additional benefits focused on wellbeing, development, professional memberships, and more, as detailed in the original description.