Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse Anaesthesia Monitoring Theatre Nursing Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (CT, MRI) Inpatient Care Communication Skills Teamwork Schedule 3 Procedures

FULL DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Registered Veterinary Procedure Nurse at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Pride Park, Derby, East Midlands. This is a full-time, on-site position.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a wide range of cases, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the hospital. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be involved in anaesthesia, inpatient care, procedures, diagnostics, and imaging. You will also have the opportunity to perform Schedule 3 procedures under veterinary direction, helping to develop your clinical autonomy and skill set. You will work with advanced diagnostic equipment including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and in-house laboratory diagnostics, gaining valuable experience across a broad caseload. Alongside your clinical duties, you will support the smooth running of the hospital, contributing to stock control, equipment maintenance, and team workflows. This is a full-time role averaging 38 hours per week across 4 days, with shifts between 7:30am and 7:00pm, including occasional twilight shifts (3:00pm–12:00am). You will also take part in a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

General responsibilities include:

  • Deliver high standards of nursing care across a varied and complex caseload
  • Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre nursing
  • Assist with advanced diagnostics and imaging, including CT and MRI
  • Provide excellent inpatient care and support patient recovery

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:

  • Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
  • At least one year of post-registration experience in clinical practice
  • Confidence working independently with a strong foundation in nursing protocols
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients
  • A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

  • 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

For any questions, contact Elliott Burgin at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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