Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal Wing (Temporary Cover)
We are delighted to offer a temporary position for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the dedicated nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital. This role is available for 12 months or until the return of the current postholder, whichever comes first.
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: 25,742.00 to 29,605.00 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = 28,419.00 to 32,683.00 per annum.
Hours: 35 hours a week, 24/7 work across a 7‑week rotating shift pattern (core, early, late, night) with weekend work 2 in 7.
Hourly rate: approximately 14.32 – 16.38 (16.46 – 18.83 with 15% uplift).
Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care to an excellent standard in the Small Animal Wing, including surgical, medical and critical care nursing.
* Manage cleaning, hygiene and administrative duties linked to inpatient care.
* Work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
* Support surgical, medical and critical care nursing, training can be given in critical care procedures.
* Work independently with minimal supervision and communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients.
* Cover 24/7 with a 7‑week rotating shift pattern, covering core, early, late, night shifts and time off (includes 10 day off shift period after the week of nights).
Qualifications
* Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a current licence.
* Experience in small‑animal nursing and critical care desirable.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
* Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays.
* Defined benefit pension scheme.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
* Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team.
* Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling.
* Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Travel to work loans.
* Eye care voucher scheme.
* Discounted gym membership.
* CPD allowance.
Application
Reference: PP47629.
Contact: Clinical HR Team – qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference on your application and in any correspondence.
Closing date: Tuesday 04 November 2025. Applications will be monitored regularly and may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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