At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, were trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
SCVS is a specialist‑led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose‑built theatre complex, a two‑storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, and a new rehabilitation centre. Further additions will include a new diagnostic suite, ICU area, and more.
We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team that provides physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aid post‑operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients are always at the forefront of our minds.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As an Ophthalmology Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within our Ophthalmology service, supporting the daily case management of complex cases.
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.
This is a part‑time position working approximately 34 hours per week. We can be flexible with the days of work and shift times during the week, and your desired working hours can be discussed on application. We also have a 1:5 Saturday rota covering inpatients and procedures.
General clinical duties include:
* Lead ophthalmology‑specific inpatient care
* Assist clinicians with consults and in theatre, including occasional scrub assisting
* Admission/discharge of patients
* Involvement in the preparation and administration of peri‑operative/post‑operative medications
* Assistance in the induction and monitoring of anaesthesia
* Patient preparation and recovery
You Might Be a Great Fit If …
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in ophthalmology and a desire to specialise in providing gold standard care to patients with a variety of conditions.
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in ophthalmology
* Experience working with complex ophthalmology cases in a referral or advanced‑care setting would be advantageous
* 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.
* A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
* 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
What We Offer Our Team
Benefits may be subject to pro‑rata on account of this being a part‑time position.
* 6.8 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 24 hours 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/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, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.
Up to £16.83/hr DOE
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