Location: Dick White Veterinary Specialists, Newmarket, Cambridge
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) team at Dick White Veterinary Specialists (DWR). This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced, referral environment and is committed to delivering the highest standards of nursing care to critically ill patients.
Dick White Veterinary Specialists is one of the largest multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, providing outstanding clinical care within state-of-the-art facilities.
Our dedicated teams of vets, nurses, nursing assistants, and client care professionals work collaboratively to deliver exceptional surgical and medical care. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised specialists, offering a broad range of expertise.
We accept referrals across multiple disciplines, including Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, and Soft Tissue Surgery.
DWR offers comprehensive clinical and non-clinical training programmes, with strong support for development and CPD.
As an ECC Focused RVN, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients. You will work within a well-equipped, purpose-built ICU and Emergency Room alongside ECC specialists and experienced nursing colleagues.
Your role will include nursing patients hospitalised in ICU, performing urgent triage, and assisting with initial stabilisation in the emergency receiving area. This position offers the opportunity to utilise a wide range of advanced nursing skills, with limited client-facing responsibilities.
The role suits a nurse who is motivated to develop their knowledge in a referral setting. Previous referral experience is preferred, and a strong culture of teaching, learning, and professional development is actively encouraged.
Provide nursing care for hospitalised inpatients, including critical care and infectious patients
Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by the MRCVS
Perform triage and assist with emergency stabilisation
Accurately calculate and administer medications, including CRIs
Place and maintain intravenous, urinary, central venous, PICC lines, feeding tubes, and chest drains
Monitor patients under sedation and anaesthesia, including recovery
Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care
Maintain accurate clinical and hospitalisation records, including invoicing
Participate in ICU rounds, team meetings, and clinical briefings
Assist with stock management and equipment maintenance
Use and maintain diagnostic and sterilisation equipment in line with SOPs
Support and mentor PCAs, SVNs, and colleagues as required
Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control
Comply with Health & Safety requirements and DWR policies
Undertake CPD and required in-house training
Support other departments as required based on patient and business needs
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week on a rota basis:
5 × 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, between 6:30am and 6:30pm
1:4 weekend rota working in ICU/ER, with TOIL provided
Participation in the Bank Holiday rota is required
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Previous Emergency or ER veterinary nursing experience
IT literate
Highly organised with strong time management and multitasking skills
Confident and effective communicator
Referral nursing experience
ECC nursing experience
Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Dip AVN ECC)
Veterinary Technician Specialist qualification
Excellent all-round nursing skills
Passion for delivering outstanding patient care
A collaborative team player
Proactive, enthusiastic, and positive approach
Confidence to use initiative and challenge existing practices
Strong desire to progress and further develop skills
Competitive salary based on experience
Generous benefits package
Comprehensive training and CPD support
Career development opportunities within DWR and the wider Linnaeus Group
Access to Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
A supportive working environment within a leading referral hospital
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our Associates, enabling them to perform at their best.
To apply, please click Apply Now.
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact:
Purvi Kataria
Email: Purvi.Kataria@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
All applications with relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you require support during the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
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