Registered Veterinary Nurse - Referral Part-time

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Referrals on a part-time basis.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Referrals is a long-standing, multidisciplinary referral hospital based in North Bristol, offering expertise across soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, behaviour, and diagnostic imaging. We are proud to deliver outstanding patient and client care within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including MRI, CT, endoscopy, ultrasonography, an on-site laboratory, and specialist ophthalmology equipment. You’ll be working alongside a highly experienced team of clinicians, RVNs, and support staff, gaining exposure to a varied and complex caseload within a true referral setting.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied referral caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
• Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery
• Work collaboratively across multiple specialist disciplines within the hospital

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• A strong interest in referral nursing, with experience in this area desirable
• Confidence in medical and surgical nursing within a clinical setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Application Instructions

Apply via the online application form. For questions, contact Elliott Burgin at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].