Description
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Emergency & Referral Hospital
Location: Havant
Salary: £35,000 – £38,965 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week average | 6-week rolling rota | Days, Nights & Twilight Shifts | On-Call Included
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Job in Havant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a highly regarded independent veterinary referral and emergency hospital in Havant. This specialist-led practice provides 24/7 first-line emergency veterinary care, supported by expert emergency clinicians, alongside advanced referral services in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anaesthesia.
Built on strong core values and a commitment to exceptional patient care, the practice offers a supportive and collaborative environment where veterinary professionals are encouraged to thrive, develop specialist skills, and progress both personally and professionally.
This role is ideal for a compassionate and motivated RVN with emergency, referral, or high-dependency nursing experience, looking to make a genuine impact within a high-performing clinical team.
The Role
This is a full-time Registered Veterinary Nurse position, averaging 37 hours per week on a 6-week rolling rota. The rota includes a mixture of day, night, and twilight shifts across seven days, alongside participation in an on-call rota.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the care of medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care are consistently delivered.
Responsibilities will include:
- Delivering exceptional nursing care to emergency, medical, surgical, and high-dependency patients
- Monitoring patient progress and supporting recovery plans
- Assisting clinicians during procedures and treatments
- Maintaining outstanding hygiene, cleanliness, and infection control standards
- Working calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and referral setting
- Supporting a culture of clinical excellence and teamwork across the veterinary hospital
About the Candidate
The practice is seeking an experienced and organised Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with excellent communication skills and a passion for patient care.
Applicants should have:
- Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status
- A minimum of 2–3 years’ previous veterinary nursing experience
- Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy clinical environment
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
- A focused and proactive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record
- Excellent communication skills across all areas of the practice
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within a veterinary referral practice (advantageous but not essential)
- Experience in emergency and critical care (ECC) or emergency veterinary work would be beneficial
Salary & Benefits
In return, the successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Salary: £35,000 – £38,965 per year (dependent on experience and skill level)
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Up to 5 additional days leave for length of service
- Extra day off for birthday celebrations
- £1,000 annual CPD allowance to support professional development
- Private healthcare
- SMART pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Pet insurance contribution
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers far more than a standard veterinary nursing role. It provides the chance to join an established and supportive emergency and referral veterinary team, where dedication, empathy, and clinical excellence are highly valued.
For an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse in Havant looking to develop within a specialist-led environment and make a tangible difference to animal care, this represents an outstanding career opportunity.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com
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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-58499