We are looking for a confident RVN to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals as a Medicine & Neurology Veterinary Nurse on a full‑time or part‑time basis.
Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, and internal medicine cases. We have a dedicated Imaging suite, which includes a 16-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, separate radiography and ultrasound room.
Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close‑knit team is an central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees’ right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of Specialists, Referral clinicians, RVNs and Support teams.
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 a Medicine & Neurology Veterinary Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care flexibly across these two services, supporting the case management of a variety of complex cases. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision‑making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within Medicine and Neurology. Our diverse case load offers a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a procedural, diagnostics‑led environment. You will play a key role in supporting a wide range of investigations and medical and surgical procedures, including endoscopy, imaging support in MRI, CT and Ultrasound, neurosurgical procedures and advanced diagnostics/sampling.
A full‑time position covers 40 hours per week, across a rolling 6‑week rota. We offer a 4‑day working week, which comprises 4 x 9.25hr shifts during the week, plus a 1 in 6 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday). We have a bank holiday rota which currently works out at 2 per year. We will also welcome part‑time applications for this position.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in diversifying your clinical skills and a desire to specialise in providing gold‑standard care to patients with a variety of conditions. You’ll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in Medical and Neurological cases.
* Experience working with complex cases in a referral or advanced‑care setting would be advantageous, but full training will be provided in the role.
* 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
* 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 a Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
* £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave and certificate support
* 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
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