Registered Veterinary Nurse – Surgical / Theatre Bias
9 days ago
Basildon
24-Hour Veterinary Hospital | Basildon, Essex Full-time | £26,000 – £32,000 DOE The Vet Office is proud to be supporting a busy and progressive 24-hour veterinary hospital in Basildon, Essex, in the search for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with an interest in surgical and theatre work. This role offers the opportunity to work in a true hospital environment, providing round-the-clock care to a diverse caseload, including ECC, inpatient care, and advanced surgical support, all within a collaborative and well-supported team. This well-established 24-hour hospital serves both its local community and a growing referral caseload across South Essex. The team prides itself on a supportive, inclusive culture where nurses are genuinely valued for their clinical skills and contribution to patient care. The hospital continues to expand its nurse-led services and clinical offering, including inpatient care, ECC exposure, advanced imaging, and surgical support under one roof. The successful candidate will be an all-round RVN who enjoys variety and thrives in a hospital setting where no two days are the same. The role includes a varied rota with strong clinical backup and exposure across multiple areas of nursing, making it ideal for nurses looking to develop their skills in a supportive 24/7 environment. • Nurse consults including booster vaccinations, weight clinics, post-operative checks, and client education, • Inpatient and ward nursing with hands-on patient monitoring and care, • Theatre support for routine and more advanced surgical procedures, • Supporting Emergency & Critical Care cases alongside experienced clinicians, • Contributing to the development of nurse-led clinics and services, • Supporting student and newly qualified nurses where appropriate, • RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse, • Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused, • Comfortable working across consults, theatre, wards, and ECC, • Strong team player with excellent communication skills, • Keen to continue professional development in a hospital setting, • Newly qualified nurses are welcome (structured support provided), • Competitive salary: £26,000 – £32,000 DOE, • Supportive 24-hour hospital rota with appropriate clinical backup, • Structured induction and ongoing mentorship, • CPD actively encouraged and supported, • Opportunities to develop clinical interests and nurse-led services, • Paid RCVS and VDS fees, • Company benefits including staff discounts, • Friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture For further information or a confidential discussion, candidates are encouraged to apply directly or contact The Vet Office- send your CV directly to #J-18808-Ljbffr