At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Surgical Registered Veterinary Nurse to join frank. Pet Surgeons.
At frank. Pet Surgeons., we handle a diverse range of intriguing orthopaedic cases, including complex fractures, angular limb deformities, and spinal and soft tissue surgeries. As part of our Specialist-led team, you will actively support our surgeons, providing a unique opportunity to enhance your surgical and anaesthesia skills and knowledge under the guidance of true experts.
As a Surgical Referral Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care to complex cases within a referral hospital environment, supporting patients, clients, and clinical teams.
You’ll work as part of a team, contributing to high standards of nursing care, supporting clinical decision-making, and sharing your experience and knowledge with colleagues to continually improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked on a rotating 8-week shift pattern. Standard shifts range from 7:00am to 8:00pm, with a dedicated scrub week (Tuesday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, Monday off). The role also includes participation in an on-call rota.
General responsibilities:
- Assist surgeons with a wide range of orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures, including complex cases.
- Provide high-quality anaesthesia and perioperative nursing care to support patient safety and recovery.
- Prepare and maintain surgical theatres
- Work collaboratively within a Specialist-led team while also using initiative and clinical autonomy
- Support diagnostic and imaging procedures where required.
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with interest in anesthesia and surgery and a passion for referral-level care. You’ll bring:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Significant experience in clinical practice with advanced nursing skills relevant to your discipline
- Experience working with surgical cases in a referral or advanced-care setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
At inspiring vet care, 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, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
- Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
- 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
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Up to £32,000 per annum DOE
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