Inspiring Vet Care
Imaging/Rotating Referral Nurse - FTC
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About Us
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.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Veterinary Referral Imaging / Rotating Nurse to join our multidisciplinary referral hospital on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care across a variety of specialist services.
The role combines two days per week within the imaging department with two days rotating across a range of specialist disciplines. You’ll gain exposure to Neurology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Surgery, and Wards, working alongside experienced clinicians and nursing teams across the hospital.
Hospital Highlights
- Busy, multidisciplinary referral hospital
- Dedicated imaging role combined with rotation across specialist services
- Exposure to Neurology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Surgery, and Wards
- Collaborative clinical environment with opportunities to develop specialist nursing skills
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Imaging/Rotating Referral Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within a specialist referral service, supporting the management of complex cases within your chosen clinical discipline.
You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision-making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within your discipline.
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- 38 hours per week - 4-day working week, with a non-fixed day off
- 1 in 6 weekends, working Saturday and Sunday from 7:45am to 6:00pm
- Friday twilight shift from 3:00pm to midnight, with on-call responsibilities, approximately 1 in 8 weeks
- Participation in the on-call, bank holiday, and out-of-hours rota
Key Responsibilities
- Support anaesthesia, procedures, and referral-level diagnostic imaging, including x-ray positioning
- Carry out diagnostic sampling, laboratory work, and patient monitoring, including ECG and blood pressure monitoring across species
- Provide high standards of inpatient care and maintain effective infection control practices
- Coordinate with clinicians and nursing teams to schedule procedures and support efficient patient workflow
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team and delivering high standards of referral 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 complex medical or surgical cases in a referral or advanced-care setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
- Access to e-learning courses and practical workshops through our dedicated Nurse Academy to improve your clinical knowledge and technical skills
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
- Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks' annual leave
- 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
- 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 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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