We are looking for a motivated RVN to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as an Internal Medicine Nurse on a fixed-term contract basis.
SCVS are 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, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more.
We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay.
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. You'll join an established and dedicated team of 6 Medicine & Oncology Nurses, plus the support of RVNs from our other services.
This is a part time position working approx 30hrs per week. Shift times are 08:30-17:30 Tuesday-Thursday plus a 1:5 weekend rota (Saturday & Sunday 07:00-19:30 in Wards). This is a fixed term contract position which will be available to start from Spring 2026 for up to 12 months.
General clinical duties include:
* Assisting with anaesthesia
* Assisting with diagnostic and medical procedures, including endoscopy
* Assisting with medical interventional procedures such as bronchial and tracheal stent placement
* Involvement in the preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and blood transfusion products
* Provision of nursing care to hospitalised medical patients, inclusive of emergency stabilisation and one to one ICU care.
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 may be 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
* Cycle to Work scheme
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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing 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.
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