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Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Location: Forest Veterinary Centre – Harlow Hospital
Practice Group: Forest Veterinary Group, part of Linnaeus
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Working Pattern
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Flexible working patterns available
- No nights
- No out-of-hours
- Weekend rota discussed during interview
Salary: £33,000–£38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
We are excited to be recruiting for a permanent Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our fantastic team at our state-of-the-art Harlow Hospital. This is a well-rounded, fast-paced hospital nursing role that offers exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical cases, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVN looking to develop their skills in a modern referral-standard environment.
🏥 About Us
Forest Veterinary Centre is a well-established, progressive veterinary group with a busy hospital site in Harlow and several supporting branch practices. Our purpose-built hospital is equipped with excellent facilities and supported by a highly experienced clinical team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Our facilities include:
- CT
- Endoscopy
- Advanced diagnostic imaging
- In-house laboratory
- Modern surgical theatres
- Dedicated wards and consulting facilities
We're proud of our collaborative culture and fully utilise our nursing team, encouraging development and clinical progression in a supportive environment.
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🩺 The Role
This is a varied and rewarding hospital nursing position where no two days are the same. We're looking for a confident and experienced RVN who enjoys working in a busy hospital setting and is passionate about providing outstanding patient and client care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high standards of inpatient and surgical nursing care.
- Supporting a varied medical and surgical caseload.
- Assisting with advanced procedures including endoscopy, CT and diagnostic imaging.
- Working closely with our Veterinary Surgeons and wider clinical team.
- Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital.
- Supporting student nurses and junior team members where appropriate.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of patient care and clinical excellence.
As part of Forest Veterinary Group, flexibility is important. While this role is based at our Harlow Hospital, our nurses may occasionally be required to work across our branch practices to support the wider team.
There are no nights or out-of-hours requirements, as these are covered by our dedicated out-of-hours service.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered).
- Confident working in a busy hospital environment.
- Experienced in medical and surgical nursing.
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient and client care.
Development & Progression
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We offer:
- Generous CPD allowance and funded external CPD.
- Access to extensive Linnaeus in-house learning programmes.
- Opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills in a hospital environment.
- Career progression within Forest Veterinary Group and the wider Linnaeus network.
We also warmly welcome informal visits to the practice. If you'd like to see our facilities, meet the team and find out more about the role before applying, we'd be delighted to show you around.
What We Offer
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave.
- RCVS & VDS fees paid.
- Generous CPD allowance plus funded external CPD.
- Extensive free Linnaeus CPD programmes.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Enhanced sickness and equal family leave.
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Staff discounts and benefits hub.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Annual flu jab.
Forest Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the world's largest family-owned veterinary group. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our people can thrive and deliver the highest standards of veterinary care.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered.
If you would like to apply, please click Apply, or for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the hospital, please contact our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner:
Purvi Kataria
📧 Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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