Registered Veterinary Nurse | South West London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a busy and well-established 24-hour veterinary hospital in the South West London area. Offering a salary of up to £36,500 DOE, this role is ideal for an RVN with a passion for surgical nursing and diagnostic imaging who is looking to further develop their skills within a modern hospital environment. With exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload, advanced equipment and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your nursing career to the next level.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £36,500 DOE.
• Permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position.
• Busy 24-hour veterinary hospital.
• Strong focus on surgical nursing and diagnostic imaging.
• Varied referral-level first opinion caseload.
• Advanced facilities and equipment.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This well-established 24-hour veterinary hospital delivers exceptional first opinion, emergency and advanced medical and surgical care, offering an exciting and varied caseload rarely seen in general practice. The hospital is home to an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff who work collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

The nursing team is highly skilled and supportive, providing an excellent environment for both experienced nurses and those looking to further develop specialist interests. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside clinicians managing complex medical and surgical cases while benefiting from ongoing mentorship, internal CPD and genuine opportunities for career progression.

With access to advanced diagnostics and referral-level facilities, the hospital encourages nurses to fully utilise their skills and play an integral role throughout every stage of patient care.

Facilities & Equipment

• Modern 24-hour veterinary hospital.
• Advanced operating theatres.
• Dedicated surgical suites.
• Digital radiography.
• Advanced diagnostic imaging.
• Ultrasound facilities.
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Dedicated inpatient wards.
• Well-equipped treatment and preparation areas.
• Referral-level first opinion hospital facilities.

The Location

Located in the South West London area, the hospital benefits from excellent transport connections into Central London while also being close to the River Thames, beautiful parks and a wide variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. The location offers an excellent combination of city convenience and attractive green spaces, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position within a busy 24-hour hospital.

The role has a particular emphasis on surgical nursing and diagnostic imaging, making it ideal for an RVN who enjoys theatre practice, anaesthesia, perioperative patient care and assisting with advanced diagnostic procedures.

Working closely with experienced Veterinary Surgeons and fellow nurses, you'll support a wide variety of surgical procedures while providing exceptional patient care throughout the entire surgical journey. You'll also contribute to advanced imaging cases and, where required, provide ward nursing support to ensure the highest standards of inpatient care are maintained across the hospital.

This varied role offers excellent exposure to complex medical and surgical cases, making it an outstanding opportunity for an RVN looking to broaden their clinical experience within a hospital environment.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care.

This opportunity would particularly suit a nurse with an interest in surgical nursing, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging who is keen to continue developing their clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary hospital team. You'll be a proactive team player, committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient welfare while contributing to the continued success and development of the nursing service.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £36,500 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Busy 24-hour hospital environment.
• Strong focus on surgical nursing and imaging.
• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS and VDS membership fees paid.
• 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Registered Veterinary Nurse role in the South West London area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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