Registered Veterinary Nurse - Wards

Blaise Referrals; Warwick; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary referral centre as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in a supportive clinical team. You will manage inpatient care, including medication and complex patient monitoring, while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

7.2 weeks annual leave plus birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Private Medical Insurance

£1125 CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Strong inpatient nursing experience with exposure to referral patients.
• Working in a collaborative team environment and independently.
• Experience in anaesthesia is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration and drain/catheter care.
• Monitoring complex patients and supporting anaesthesia.
• Liaising with veterinary surgeons and ensuring patient safety.

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