Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse - Potters Bar

Purosearch; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is looking for an experienced Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse. In this role, you will assist in surgical procedures, mentor veterinary students, and work within a collaborative team. The position offers a competitive salary between £32,000 - £38,100, 30 days annual leave, and excellent work-life balance, including access to wellbeing facilities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym & wellbeing centre

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical nursing or theatre-based roles highly desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and manage surgical kits.
• Act as a circulating nurse and maintain patient records.
• Train and supervise veterinary & veterinary nursing students.

Skills

Strong veterinary nursing skills

Teaching and mentoring

Surgical procedure assistance

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS)

Clinical Supervisor qualification (or willingness to undertake training)

Job description

Overview

Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Near Potters Bar
Salary: £32,000 - £38,100 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday with 1:5 weekend on-call duties (part-time considered)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work in a Leading Multidisciplinary Hospital – Be part of a world-class veterinary team.
• Develop Advanced Clinical & Teaching Skills – Assist in specialist surgeries while mentoring students in theatre-based procedures.
• Excellent Work-Life Balance & Benefits – Generous 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, on-site gym & wellbeing centre, and free CPD opportunities.
• Supportive & Progressive Environment – Join a collaborative team of clinicians, residents, anaesthesia specialists, and students.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the Theatre department at a leading hospital. Theatre nurses play a critical role in patient care, working closely with veterinary specialists, managing surgical kits, handling peri-operative imaging, maintaining records, and scrubbing into surgeries when required. This role also includes teaching and assessing veterinary students, making it ideal for an RVN with a passion for mentoring and professional development. The successful candidate will benefit from working in a state-of-the-art hospital with access to cutting-edge surgical equipment and procedures, ensuring exposure to highly complex and rewarding cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in surgical procedures, including scrubbing into surgery when required.
• Acting as a circulating nurse, managing surgical kits, handling imaging, and maintaining patient records.
• Training and supervising veterinary & veterinary nursing students in theatre-based procedures.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest level of peri-operative care.
• Participating in on-call duties (1:5 weekends) with protected time off in lieu.

What They’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) with strong hospital or referral experience.
• Previous experience in surgical nursing or theatre-based roles is highly desirable.
• Clinical Supervisor qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Passion for teaching and mentoring students in a practical learning environment.
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced, high-standard hospital.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary (£32,000 - £38,100 per annum).
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 concessionary days.
• Attractive pension package.
• Fully funded CPD & free in-house CPD opportunities.
• Free membership to the on-site Fitness & Wellbeing Centre (gym, climbing wall, yoga, Pilates & more).
• On-site food providers.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free travel service
• Family-friendly policies (adoption, maternity & paternity leave).

How to Apply

For further details or to submit your application, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]. Referral Bonus: Recommend a colleague for this role and receive a £250 referral bonus. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-46763