Senior Neurology Veterinary Nurse

Ivc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

CPD allowance (£550)

Job summary

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is seeking a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Neurology Nursing Department as Senior Neurology Veterinary Nurse on a full-time basis. The hospital operates 24/7 and offers advanced neurology care within a referral environment.

You will lead the nursing team, champion evidence-based practice, and coordinate services across neurology, medicine, surgery and diagnostics to ensure gold-standard patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS and neurology interest.
• Experience in referral or advanced-care settings is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Neurology Nursing Department and uphold high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate nursing services across neurology, medicine, surgery and diagnostics.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff, drive clinical governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Neurology experience

Leadership

Clinical governance

RCVS registration

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are looking for a confident RVN to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals as a Senior Neurology Veterinary Nurse on a full-time basis.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, and internal medicine cases. We have a dedicated Imaging suite, which includes a 16-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, separate radiography and ultrasound rooms.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is a central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of Specialists, Referral clinicians, RVNs and Support teams.

How You’ll Make a Difference

You will set the standard for excellence within the Neurology Nursing Department, championing high-quality patient care and evidence-based clinical practice. Working closely with the Clinical Team Leader (CTL), you will support the day-to-day leadership, organisation, and development of the nursing team while fostering a positive learning culture through mentoring, coaching, and identifying training needs.

You will coordinate nursing services and workflow across procedure areas, ensuring efficient service delivery, effective resource utilisation, and optimal patient flow. As part of a rota-based clinical role, you will provide hands‑on support across neurology, medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, and diagnostic services as required, leading by example to maintain high standards of nursing care and operational efficiency.

In addition, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the department, seeking opportunities to enhance patient outcomes, strengthen team performance, and improve operational effectiveness.

Working Pattern

• Full-time position covering 40 hours per week across a rolling 6-week rota
• 4-day working week comprising 4 x 9.25-hour shifts
• 1 in 6 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday)
• Bank holiday rota, currently averaging 2 shifts per year
• Part-time applications also welcomed

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in diversifying your clinical skills and a desire to specialise in providing gold-standard care to patients with a variety of conditions. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in neurological cases
• Experience working with complex cases in a referral or advanced-care setting would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave and certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £37,500 per annum DOE