Wards Nurse - FTC

IVC; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Increasing holiday allowance based on

Enhanced family-friendly policies, etc

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

£550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid LE

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Discounts/cashback with retailers

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Ringwood seeks a confident Registered Veterinary Nurse to join Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a Wards Nurse on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to inpatients across our wards, monitor patients, and support clinical decision-making within a dedicated nursing team.

A specialist environment with on-call anaesthesia and multidisciplinary collaboration awaits.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS.
• Significant clinical practice experience with a ward nursing focus.
• Experience with complex cases in referral or advanced-care settings is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care within the Wards facility.
• Monitor hospitalised inpatients and provide individualised care.
• Support clinical decision-making and collaborate with the veterinary team.
• Assist anaesthesia and participate in out-of-hours emergency procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multidisciplinary team work

Evidence-based practice

Wards nursing focus

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 Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a Wards Nurse on a 12 month FTC.

SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more.

We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Wards Veterinary Nurse, you will deliver high-quality nursing care within our dedicated Wards facility, supporting the management and ongoing care of a variety of complex cases.

You’ll work collaboratively as part of our dedicated wards team, providing high-quality nursing care to our hospitalised medical and surgical inpatients. Our diverse caseload offers a varied and challenging environment, with patients requiring a range of medical and surgical nursing care across our different wards. You’ll play a key role in monitoring patients, delivering individualised nursing care, supporting clinical decision-making and working closely with the wider veterinary team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. We have an anaesthesia team available around the clock for out-of-hours emergency procedures, as well as dedicated specialists on call for each discipline to provide emergency support when required. We house two primary dog wards, a high-dependency unit and a separate cat ward, allowing us to provide comprehensive, patient-focused care tailored to each individual’s needs.

We are looking for a Nurse to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

The role is working 40 hours per week over 3 shifts per week, with shift times of 07:00–19:30. The role also includes working 1:5 weekends, Saturday and Sunday shifts 07:00–19:30.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in inpatient care 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 Wards nursing.
• 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

Benefits may be subject to pro-rata on account of this being a part time position.

• 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/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 £35,000 DOE