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Registered Veterinary nurse - Referral
Location: Errisbeg House, Barton Turn, Barton Under Needwood, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire Practice: West Midlands Referrals Salary: £27,000 per annum, Salary from and depending on experience Practice Details
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Join a close-knit referral team where your clinical skills and team spirit will thrive
Are you an RVN looking to advance your nursing career in a supportive mid-tier referral hospital? At West Midlands Referrals, we’re proud of our welcoming, family-feel culture and our purpose-built facility that allows us to deliver exceptional care across orthopaedics, soft tissue, and internal medicine.
We’re seeking a Referral Clinical Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly team of 21 nurses, 5 referral vets, multiple PCAs, and 9 dedicated client care colleagues. You'll work closely with experienced professionals and have the chance to develop your skills in a referral environment that prioritises teamwork, growth, and quality care.
What your role will involve:
Supporting the surgical, anaesthesia, and medical caseload with high standards of nursing care
Being hands-on across 8–9 procedures per day, including a mix of orthopaedics and soft tissue surgeries
Rotating through theatre, wards, diagnostics, and prep areas to maintain variety and skill development
Working in a collaborative environment where everyone pulls together to deliver the best outcomes for patients and clients
Occasional client-facing duties as required
Why you'll love working here:
Mid-tier referral hospital with a manageable, well-structured caseload
Purpose-built modern facility in a peaceful and accessible location
Supportive team of colleagues who foster a friendly, family-like culture
Active social committee with monthly events – from pizza days and Easter egg hunts to pumpkin carving and festive parties
Work-life balance is valued – flexible rotas and the ability to condense hours are common among the team
What we’re looking for:
Qualified RVN with a passion for patient care
Referral experience is desirable but not essential – full support provided
A proactive team player who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment
What your rota looks like:
Rolling rota includes:
2 shifts of 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
1 shift of 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
1 shift of 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Every 4 weeks, you receive 1 day off either side of the weekend for a better work-life balance
On-call duties only approx. 3 weekends per year for inpatient care
1 Bank Holiday shift annually
No night shifts – we have a dedicated night team for inpatient care
Benefits:
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
RCVS & VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellness program, including:
Employee Assistance Program
Eyecare voucher scheme
Free annual Flu jab
Cycle-to-work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
How to Apply
To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Rebecca Coleman rebecca.coleman@linnaeusgroup.co.uk for more information or a confidential discussion.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Part of an amazing global family
Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.
Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.
Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
