Registered Veterinary Nurse - Wards

British Veterinary Association; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral center is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for their inpatient wards team. This full-time role involves delivering outstanding nursing care across various referral cases, emphasizing clinical skills and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Benefits

7.2 weeks annual leave plus birthday off

£1125 CPD allowance and 3 days leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Access to Vetlexicon

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with strong inpatient experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a clinical team.
• Experience in anaesthesia is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration and nutritional support for inpatient wards.
• Monitoring complex patients and performing drain/catheter care.
• Liaising with veterinary surgeons and managing shifts independently.

Skills

Inpatient nursing experience

Confidence in clinical ability

Proactive approach

Job description

Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary, specialist-led hospital built around IVC Evidensia's core values. As part of our expanding referral network, Blaise offers a truly collaborative and forward-thinking workplace. Alongside our specialist teams, the hospital is also home to the Vets Now emergency service, providing 24/7 support for our own inpatients and those of local first opinion practices.

Join a Skilled and Supportive Clinical Team

We're excited to welcome a passionate RVN to our inpatient wards team. You'll be part of a close-knit group of four RVNs and a Clinical Team Leader, working together to deliver outstanding nursing care across a range of referral cases. This role focuses heavily on inpatient management, with responsibilities including medication administration, drain and catheter care, nutritional support, and close monitoring of complex patients.

As a Wards RVN, you'll be expected to rotate across key nursing tasks and responsibilities where possible. This includes working alongside a rotation nurse and supporting anaesthesia when needed. You'll also liaise with veterinary surgeons and the wider clinical team to ensure high standards of care and patient safety. There will be occasions where you'll work independently or as the sole nurse on shift, so confidence in your clinical ability is key.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an RVN who is confident working both independently and as part of a clinical team. You should bring strong inpatient nursing experience, ideally with exposure to referral patients, and a proactive, flexible approach to your work. Experience in anaesthesia is beneficial but not essential. If you're motivated by high-quality patient care and ready to work in a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, based on a 4-on, 4-off rota including weekends and bank holidays. Your shifts will rotate between:

2 early shifts (06:00-17:25)

2 late shifts (11:00-22:25)

4 days off

Because Our People 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 up to £33,500pa, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

7.2 weeks annual leave plus your birthday as a paid day off

Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

Salary uplift for OOH work

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, including discounted gym membership

Non-accidental injury support

Development

£1125 CPD allowance and 3 days leave

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

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers

Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Closing date for this role is Thursday 3rd July