Description
Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Near Potters Bar
Salary: £32,000 - £38,100 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday with 1:5 weekend on-call duties (part-time considered)
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Why This Role Stands Out
• Work in a Leading Multidisciplinary Hospital - Be part of a world-class veterinary team.
• Develop Advanced Clinical & Teaching Skills - Assist in specialist surgeries while mentoring students in theatre-based procedures.
• Excellent Work-Life Balance & Benefits - Generous 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, on-site gym & wellbeing centre, and free CPD opportunities.
• Supportive & Progressive Environment - Join a collaborative team of clinicians, residents, anaesthesia specialists, and students.
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the Theatre department at a leading hospital.
Theatre nurses play a critical role in patient care, working closely with veterinary specialists, managing surgical kits, handling peri-operative imaging, maintaining records, and scrubbing into surgeries when required. This role also includes teaching and assessing veterinary students, making it ideal for an RVN with a passion for mentoring and professional development.
The successful candidate will benefit from working in a state-of-the-art hospital with access to cutting-edge surgical equipment and procedures, ensuring exposure to highly complex and rewarding cases.
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Key Responsibilities
• Assisting in surgical procedures, including scrubbing into surgery when required.
• Acting as a circulating nurse, managing surgical kits, handling imaging, and maintaining patient records.
• Training and supervising veterinary & veterinary nursing students in theatre-based procedures.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest level of peri-operative care.
• Participating in on-call duties (1:5 weekends) with protected time off in lieu.
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What They're Looking For
• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) with strong hospital or referral experience.
• Previous experience in surgical nursing or theatre-based roles is highly desirable.
• Clinical Supervisor qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Passion for teaching and mentoring students in a practical learning environment.
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced, high-standard hospital.
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Benefits Package
• Competitive salary (£32,000 - £38,100 per annum).
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 concessionary days.
• Attractive pension package.
• Fully funded CPD & free in-house CPD opportunities.
• Free membership to the on-site Fitness & Wellbeing Centre (gym, climbing wall, yoga, Pilates & more).
• On-site food providers.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free travel service
• Family-friendly policies (adoption, maternity & paternity leave).
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How to Apply
For further details or to submit your application, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email [email protected].
Referral Bonus: Recommend a colleague for this role and receive a £250 referral bonus. Terms and conditions apply.
Ref: J89181/LS
