Wards Registered Veterinary Nurse

Overview

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital, proudly serving the South of England - including London and the Thames Valley. We offer an extensive range of Specialist services, including Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging.

Our hospital is an ISFM Gold Standard Feline Clinic
, a Dog Friendly Clinic
, and a proud recipient of the BVHA Design Award for Outstanding Working Environment. As part of CVS (UK) Ltd
, the UK's largest provider of integrated veterinary services, we are one of eight referral hospitals operating across the UK and Ireland.

As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our dynamic referral nursing team as a Wards RVN. This is a part time role working 24 hours a week. This role incorporates inpatient care and emergency and critical care, seeing a variety of cases working alongside our specialists and wards RVN team.

Duties include but not limited to;

• Participation in patient rounds.
• Nursing a range of patients from across all disciplines including ECC cases
• Ensuring a high standard of nursing care and appropriate attention of the inpatients
• Administering treatments and medications as directed by our specialist clinicians.
• Comprehensively communicating with all disciplines to ensure patient treatment plans are in place and correct.

You'll work alongside a highly skilled team of RVNs, Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), and a Specialist-led referral team, all committed to delivering exceptional care. Many of our nurses hold postgraduate qualifications, and we actively support further professional development.

To ensure a smooth transition, we offer a structured 8-week induction programme designed to help you settle in and thrive.

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 aligned with your experience
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Generous CPD allowance with dedicated time off
• Access to internal CPD programmes
  , including non-clinical development
• Opportunities for clinical research and teaching
• Flexible working patterns to support your work-life balance

Wellbeing Matters

We are deeply committed to the wellbeing of our team. Our comprehensive wellness programme includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Optional Health Shield cash plan
• On-site Mental Health First Aiders
• Dedicated Wellbeing Champions

At Lumbry Park, we believe in nurturing talent, supporting career progression, and creating a workplace where you can truly thrive. We welcome conversations around flexible working arrangements to help you achieve the balance you deserve.