Registered Veterinary Nurse; FTC)

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 seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Abington Park Vets on a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract. Part-time applications will also be considered.

Abington Park Vets is a well-equipped, modern veterinary hospital offering an exciting opportunity to work within a varied clinical environment. Based across our Moulton and Abington sites, this role sits within our surgical referral team, working closely with experienced surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Our practice is equipped with advanced facilities including CT, MRI, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory supported by a dedicated lab technician. With a busy and varied caseload across first opinion and referral work, this is an ideal environment for nurses looking to develop and refine their skills across a range of clinical areas, while rotating between departments as required.

• Modern referral hospital with a specialist surgical focus
• Role based across our Moulton and Abington sites
• Advanced facilities including CT, MRI and a fully equipped in-house laboratory
• Varied surgical caseload including complex orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of first opinion and referral cases, rotating between departments as required.

• 40 hours per week
• 5-day working week, with shifts between 7:30am and 7:00pm
• Saturday mornings worked on a rota basis, currently 1 in 8, subject to operational needs
• No out-of-hours or bank holiday requirements
• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied first opinion and referral caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring, theatre nursing and scrubbing in
• Prepare surgical kits and maintain theatre sterility and equipment standards
• Provide excellent perioperative and inpatient care, ensuring patient safety and recovery

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing…