Referral Veterinary Nurse - Theatre

Referral Registered Veterinary Nurse (Surgical) – Nursing Team - RVN - Cheshire

Are you a confident and dedicated veterinary nurse looking to elevate your career? Join this dynamic team in Cheshire, where you will have the chance to work within an advanced referral service that prides itself on affordability and excellence. This role offers a varied surgical caseload and the opportunity to enhance your skills in anaesthesia, making it an ideal position for those eager to grow professionally.

In this theatre‑based role, you will collaborate closely with a team of surgical specialists, including diploma holders and RCVS advanced practitioners in small animal surgery, alongside our experienced surgical referral nurses. Confidence in handling anaesthetics and working in a theatre environment is essential. Candidates who either hold or are keen to obtain a certificate in anaesthesia or surgery will find this role particularly rewarding.

The hospital offers advanced surgical procedures such as TPLOs, fracture repair, thoracotomy, BOAS, and perineal hernia. While a solid understanding of these procedures is beneficial, support and further learning opportunities are readily available.

• Collaborate with specialist surgeons and RCVS advanced practitioners to ensure the smooth running of the referral service.
• Plan caseloads and ensure the availability of appropriate equipment.
• Provide effective pre, intra, and post‑operative care for complex surgical patients.
• Monitor anaesthetics and prepare patients for surgical procedures, ensuring multimodal analgesia.
• Act as a scrub nurse when necessary, maintaining sterility and knowledge of veterinary instruments.
• Communicate ongoing treatment plans to the inpatient team.
• Conduct diagnostic imaging for advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures, including CT scans.
• Order specialist surgical consumable equipment.
• Contribute to the external and internal referral process, liaising with referral clients and practices.

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Previous referral surgical experience is preferred but not essential.
• Certification in Veterinary Surgical Nursing or Anaesthesia is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary surgical procedures, patient preparation, and general anaesthesia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑pressure environment.

40 hours per week, over 4 days, 08:00‑18:30.

• 6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays.
• CPD funded.
• Sickness benefit and free Employee Assistance Program after qualifying period.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• E‑Car Scheme.
• Access to discounts from high‑street stores.
• Counselling support, including mental health, financial, and life counselling after 12 months of service.
• Charity days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus.

My client is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to fostering an inclusive culture for all employees.

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