Veterinary Nurse – Soft Tissue & Orthopaedics

Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: £28,000 – £33,500 DOE | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Highlights

• Full-time nursing role within Soft Tissue Surgery and Orthopaedics bias 
• Four-day working week (4 x 10-hour shifts)
• Opportunity to work alongside specialist surgeons and dedicated theatre technicians
• Advanced referral caseload with exposure to complex surgical procedures
• Supportive, well-established multidisciplinary hospital
• Excellent CPD and long-term career development opportunities

The Role

This role is ideal for an RVN with at least one year of post-qualification experience and a passion for surgical nursing. You’ll be involved in advanced anaesthesia, theatre support, patient preparation and post-operative care, working alongside a team of specialist surgeons, experienced nurses and dedicated theatre technicians.

Whether you already have referral experience or are looking to take the next step from general practice, full training and support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor anaesthesia and sedation for advanced surgical and imaging procedures
• Scrub in and assist with orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries
• Clip and prepare patients for surgery
• Organise and maintain theatre areas
• Admit and discharge patients
• Maintain surgical instruments and specialist equipment
• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment plans

Working Pattern

• Full-time permanent role
• 40 hours per week
• Four 10-hour shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• 1 in 8 weekends with days off in lieu the following week

The Hospital

The hospital accepts referrals across a broad range of disciplines including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, medicine, neurology, dentistry, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care.

The surgery team includes multiple specialist surgeons, experienced referral nurses and dedicated surgical technicians, creating an outstanding environment for professional development.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 – £33,500 depending on experience
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid birthday leave
• Enhanced family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance and dedicated CPD days
• Extensive clinical and non-clinical development programmes
• Certificate support and progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccine vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme

About You

• RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
• Minimum of one year post-qualification experience
• Strong interest in surgical nursing
• Referral experience beneficial but not essential
• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

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-58294