Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal Wing

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

PD team support

Wellness programme

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to work

Travel to work loans

Eye care voucher

Discounted gym membership

CPD allowance

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the Queens Veterinary School Hospital Small Animal Wing on a permanent basis. The role requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment and the ability to work 24/7 on a rotating shift pattern, including nights.

We require at least 12 months post-registration experience, with duties spanning surgical, medical and critical care nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
• Ability to cover 24/7 rotating shifts including nights.
• Experience in surgical, medical and critical care nursing.
• Good communication with staff, students and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Small Animal Wing to high standards.
• Support surgical, medical and critical care nursing; training can be provided for critical care procedures.
• Cleaning, hygiene and administration duties linked to inpatient care.

Skills

RVN

Post-registration experience

Rotating shifts

Communication skills

Education

RVN registration

Job description

# Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal WingUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 6 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →Based on August 2025 salary scale - £27,319.00 to £31,236.00 Salary £26,226.24 to £29,986.56 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £30,160.18 to £34,484.54 per annum, working an average of 35 hours a week. This equates to approximately an hourly rate of £14.32 ¿ £16.38 (£16.47-£18.84 with 15% uplift).We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the dedicated nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital. This is a permanent position, available to start as soon as possible.The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment which requires you to be adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure. The role will be to provide nursing to an excellent standard in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care and isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period.We are looking for a nurse, who is able to manage routine and complex situations confidently, drawing on experience gained during at least 12 months of post-registration practice, who can cover 24/7 working on a 7 week, generous and attractive rotating shift pattern, covering core, early, late, night shifts and time off (includes 10 day off shift period after weeks of nights). Weekend working (2 in 7). Rotas are planned well in advance to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.The role in Small Animal inpatients will include surgical, medical and critical care nursing (training can be given in critical care procedures). Cleaning, hygiene and administration duties linked to inpatient care will form a reasonable percentage of the time. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, so we are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential. Shifts have student nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant support.In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.Benefits: - Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays - Defined benefit pension scheme - Enhanced family friendly policies - Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team - Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling - Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers - Cycle to work scheme - Travel to work loans - Eye care voucher scheme - Discounted gym membership - CPD allowanceApplications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.If you have any questions about this role, please contact the QVSH Clinical HR Team on [e-mail]. Please quote reference PP51258 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.