Registered Veterinary Nurse

Referral Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Day Position

Location: Wear Referrals, County Durham, TS21 2ES
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Day position – 40 hours over 4 days plus 1.5 weekends in every 6 weeks.

Join our friendly and supportive team at Wear Referrals!

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take your nursing career to the next level? At Wear Referrals, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside specialist clinicians, manage complex referral cases, and develop advanced nursing skills across a wide range of disciplines including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery and Critical Care. Every day brings new challenges, exceptional learning opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to patients and their families.

At Wear Referrals, we are proud to provide outstanding specialist veterinary care in a welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our day Medical Services nursing team and become part of our referral hospital.

Whether you already have referral nursing experience or are looking to take the next step in your career from primary care, we would love to hear from you!

About us

Wear Referrals is home to a large, dedicated nursing team of over 60 RVNs across the hospital, supported by student veterinary nurses and patient care assistants. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, approachable and inclusive workplace where colleagues support one another and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do and play a vital role in the delivery of advanced referral care. From managing critically ill ICU patients and complex medical cases, to supporting cutting-edge diagnostics, chemotherapy treatments and advanced surgical procedures, our nursing team is empowered to utilise the full breadth of their skills.

Working within a referral hospital offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced veterinary surgeons, specialists and fellow nurses, gaining exposure to a wide variety of cases and developing your clinical knowledge in a stimulating environment.

We understand how important it is to feel supported at work. That's why we place a strong emphasis on teamwork, sharing knowledge and providing opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Day RVN at Wear Referrals, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting our veterinary and nursing teams throughout the day.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing outstanding nursing care to referral inpatients and emergency patients.
• Nursing critically ill patients within our dedicated Intensive Care unit.
• Monitoring patient health, assessing their needs and ensuring their comfort and wellbeing.
• Supporting patients undergoing sedation, general anaesthesia, diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures.
• Supporting specialist-let internal medicine investigations and procedures including endoscopy, imaging and advanced diagnostics
• Carrying out nursing assessments, treatments and clinical monitoring in line with best practice.
• Completing accurate patient records and ensuring effective handovers between clinical teams.
• Working closely with veterinary surgeons, specialists, fellow RVNs and support staff to deliver the highest standards of care across multidisciplinary teams across Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue, Cardiology, Anaesthesia and Diagnostic Imaging Services.
• Communicating compassionately and professionally with colleagues and clients.
• Contributing to a positive learning environment and supporting the ongoing development of the wider nursing team.

We are looking for an RVN who is passionate about patient care, has excellent communication and organisational skills, and enjoys working collaboratively in a busy clinical environment. A proactive approach, good time management and a willingness to learn are essential. A highly adaptable and resilient individual, comfortable working effectively within a fast-paced and continually evolving clinical environment

Previous referral nursing experience is not essential.  We are seeking RVNs with a minimum of one year's post-qualification experience who are eager to expand their knowledge and develop within a referral environment.  Full training, guidance and ongoing support will be available to help you settle into the role and develop your confidence.

Why Choose Referral Nursing at Wear Referrals?

As an RVN at Wear Referrals, you'll have the opportunity to develop skills rarely encountered in first-opinion practice. You'll be involved in the care of complex medical and surgical patients, work closely with specialists and advanced practitioners, and gain exposure to:

• Intensive Care and Emergency Nursing
• Internal Medicine and Advanced Diagnostics
• Oncology and Chemotherapy Treatment
• Anaesthesia and Pain Management
• Advanced Surgical Procedures
• CT Imaging and Specialist Investigations
• Multidisciplinary Case Management

Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical expertise or build a long-term career in referral nursing, we'll provide the support and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

What we offer

We believe in investing in our people and recognising the important role our nurses play in delivering exceptional care. Alongside a competitive salary and CPD allowance, our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave allowance, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Payment of RCVS registration and VDS professional fees.
• Funded external CPD allowance and dedicated CPD leave.
• Access to the extensive Linnaeus online CPD programme.
• Clear career progression opportunities, including clinical specialisation and leadership development.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Healthcare and employee purchasing schemes.
• Staff discounts on treatment for your own pets.
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and free annual flu vaccination.
• Uniform, shoe allowance and free onsite parking.

We are proud to be a leading Training Practice, committed to developing talent and promoting from within wherever possible. Joining Wear Referrals means becoming part of a team that values your skills, supports your ambitions and encourages you to build a fulfilling, long-term nursing career.

Be part of something bigger

Wear Referrals is part of Linnaeus, a leading veterinary group dedicated to advancing veterinary care and supporting the people who make it possible.

Linnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, a global family united by a shared purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

As part of this wider network, you'll benefit from opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, access extensive professional development resources and explore career opportunities across the group.

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to work alongside some of the UK's most talented veterinary surgeons, specialists and nurses. We want our people to feel valued, supported and inspired to deliver the very best care for every patient.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

If you're an enthusiastic RVN looking for a supportive team, exciting clinical opportunities and the chance to develop your skills in a referral setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today using the Apply button, or contact Rebecca Coleman directly at rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk for an informal discussion or further information about the role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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