Referral Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse
Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: From £30,000 per Year | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Highlights
Rotate through a wide range of specialist departments including medicine, surgery, imaging, dentistry, neurology and emergency and critical care
Work alongside specialists, residents, interns and highly experienced referral nurses
Two-week rotations across disciplines, offering exceptional clinical variety and development
4-day working week with 40 hours across four 10-hour shifts
1 in 8 weekend rota with days off in the following week
Outstanding career progression opportunities

The Role

This role offers the chance to immerse yourself in the world of referral nursing, rotating through a broad range of specialist departments and gaining hands-on experience with some of the most challenging and rewarding cases in veterinary medicine.

Whether your passion lies in anaesthesia, medicine, advanced imaging, surgery or emergency and critical care, this position provides an unrivalled platform to expand your clinical skills while working alongside a highly supportive and knowledgeable team.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver outstanding nursing care across multiple referral disciplines
Assist with advanced diagnostics, surgery and specialist procedures
Monitor anaesthesia and sedation for complex cases
Provide exceptional inpatient and intensive care nursing
Support emergency and critical care patients when required
Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records
Work collaboratively with specialists, residents, interns and nursing colleagues
Participate in structured training and mentorship programmes
Contribute to the highest standards of patient welfare and clinical excellence

Working Pattern
Full-time, 40 hours per week
4 x 10-hour shifts
1 in 8 weekend rota
Days off in the following week after weekend shifts

The Practice

The hospital offers specialist services in medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and more.

You will rotate through departments every two weeks, becoming a valued member of each team while building an impressive breadth of referral nursing experience.

Salary & Benefits
Salary from £30,000 depending on experience
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Funded external CPD and certificate support
Extensive internal CPD and online learning resources
Career progression opportunities
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
Employer pension contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership discounts
Eyecare vouchers
Free annual flu jab
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discount schemes

About You
Hospital or referral experience desirable but not essential
Passionate about learning and developing within referral practice
Confident, compassionate and highly motivated
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Why Join?

This is a remarkable opportunity for an ambitious RVN to explore every corner of referral nursing while being fully supported to grow.

With structured rotations, mentorship from specialists and exposure to a fascinating and diverse caseload, this role offers an exciting and rewarding pathway for nurses who want to take their skills to the next level.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Luke Stewart
l.stewart@purovets.com
01904 570056

View more opportunities: https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)
Ref: JOB-58342