Registered veterinary nurse - hospital role

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Hospital Role. A passionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly and highly respected nursing team within a busy veterinary hospital environment. The team delivers exceptional patient care while maintaining a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The role offers the chance to work in a well-equipped hospital with a varied and rewarding caseload spanning medical and surgical disciplines.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, including theatre work, CT support, inpatient care, nurse consultations, laboratory duties, and general nursing, ensuring no two days are the same.

• Deliver high standards of patient care across medical and surgical cases in a busy hospital setting.
• Support theatre activities and CT imaging as part of the nursing team.
• Provide inpatient care, nurse consultations, and laboratory duties as required.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment with strong communication across shifts.

Full-time position (40-hour week) with a varied shift pattern. Weekend work is on a one-in-eight basis, covering Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 6pm, with support from both a Registered Veterinary Nurse and Nursing Assistant team. Time off in lieu is provided in the following week. There are no out-of-hours commitments due to support from a dedicated night team. Bank Holiday cover is voluntary.

• Qualified RVN with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced hospital setting and thrives on variety.
• Strong communication and clinical skills with a commitment to high standards of patient and client care.

• Salary: £27,943 to £35,672, dependent on experience.
• Six weeks of annual leave including Bank Holidays, flexible holiday purchase options.
• CPD allowance with full training support.
• Paid professional memberships and VDS cover.
• Health and wellbeing support through a cash plan.
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies, discounted veterinary fees.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, annual salary reviews, and clear opportunities for long-term career development.

To learn more about this opportunity or apply, please contact Louise at or via email at

Bright Leaf Recruitment has extensive experience in placing Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and veterinary nurses across the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Australia since 2010. For more opportunities, visit  or sign up for email alerts to stay updated on the latest vacancies in Small Animal Veterinary Surgery.