Job Title
Referral Veterinary Nurse - Soft Tissue & Orthopaedics
Location
Eastcott Referrals, Swindon, Wiltshire
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
40 hours/week – 4x10 hour days, shifts between 8 am and 6 pm. One in 8 weekends with days off the following week.
Salary
£28,000 - £33,538 depending on experience
About the Role
* Monday‑to‑Friday: 4×10‑hour days; shifts between 8 am and 8 pm.
* 1:8 weekends with days off the following week
About You
* RVN with at least 1 year post‑qualification experience
* Previous surgery‑specific experience
* Team spirited and passionate about quality care
* Previous experience working within a busy referral setting desired but not essential; full training and support provided
Day‑to‑Day Duties
* A mix of general anaesthesia and sedations of advanced imaging and surgical procedures with a focus on scrubbing into and assisting in surgical cases and theatre organisation.
* Clipping and prepping of patients.
* Admits and discharges.
* Maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
Culture & Support
* Regular CPD and learning opportunities
* Regular team meetings and communication
* Career development opportunities (including additional qualifications if desired)
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
* Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
* Enhanced equal family leave
* Enhanced sickness policy
* RCVS & VDS fees paid
* CPD allowance and allocated CPD days
* Access to an extensive range of clinical and non‑clinical learning and development programmes
* Progression & development opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Discounts with PetPlan
* Wellness program, including
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
o Gym membership discount
o Cycle2Work scheme
o Eye care vouchers
o Flu vaccine voucher
o Recruitment reward scheme
About the Practice
Eastcott is an innovative tier 3 multidisciplinary referral and primary care hospital located just off the M4 in Swindon, Wiltshire. We are a cat‑friendly practice and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. We see cases from a variety of disciplines, including cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue, medicine, neurology, dentistry, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, ECC and primary care. The surgery team consists of 6 surgeon specialists, 6 nurses and is supported by 3 surgery technicians covering both a soft tissue and an orthopaedic caseload.
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