We are looking for a motivated RVN to join our team at Blaise Veterinary Referrals as an Internal Medicine Nurse on a fixed-term contract basis.
Blaise Veterinary Referrals is a large-scale, multi‑disciplinary, specialist‑led referral hospital encompassing the culture and values we pride ourselves on at IVC Evidensia. Blaise has added to our extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across the UK & Ireland. In addition to our referral teams on site, the 24‑hour hospital is home to our Vets Now at Blaise emergency service. We pride ourselves on our culture at Blaise and our welcoming, knowledgeable team will support you every step of the way. We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue and Anaesthesia.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As an Internal Medicine Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within our Medicine 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 role working 25hrs per week within our medicine team over 3 days, Monday‑Wednesday. Occasional weekend cover may be required on occasion. This is a fixed‑term contract position running until early 2027.
General Clinical Duties Include
* Anaesthesia and analgesia of cases
* Supporting patient imaging which may include the use of CT, radiography, MRI, endoscopy, fluoroscopy or ultrasonography
* Planning and coordinating with our Wards and ECC Nurses about patient care plans
* Maintaining and preparing the medicine and imaging suites and any other specialist equipment used by the service
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in Internal Medicine and a desire to specialise in providing gold‑standard care to patients with a variety of medical diseases. You’ll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with competent nursing skills relevant to your discipline
* Experience working with complex medical 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 IVC Evidensia, 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
* 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 are subject to pro‑rata on account of this being a part‑time, fixed‑term contract position.
Work‑life Balance
* 6.6 weeks’ annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
* Additional annual leave for your birthday which is added to your allowance
Wellbeing
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Healthcare Cash Plan
Development
* £550 CPD allowance per annum
* 24hrs paid CPD leave
* Certificate Support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online veterinary encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pension scheme
* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Discounted staff pet care
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
£0 – £0 an hour
Up to £16.34/hr DOE
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