Inpatient Care Veterinary Nurse

Inpatient Care Nurse
Pride Veterinary Referrals

Derby

Up to £31,000 DOE

Full time, 12 month fixed term maternity cover

Join a team where your clinical care truly matters
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Inpatient Care team at Pride Veterinary Referrals on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a busy, state of the art referral hospital, supporting the delivery of outstanding care for patients during their stay.

Working as part of a friendly and highly skilled team, you will contribute to a smooth, caring and professional service for referral and primary care patients and their owners. This is a hands on role where you will make a real impact on patient outcomes and the wider hospital team.

Role Details
As an Inpatient Care Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of clinical nursing care across a varied caseload. You will work closely with clinicians, fellow nurses and support colleagues to maintain excellent standards of patient monitoring, procedural support and infection control. The role also includes contributing to stock control, record keeping and supporting day to day operations within the department.

Work Schedule
This is a full time position working Monday to Friday on a four day week, with shifts between 6am and 7pm.

The rota includes

• 1 in 6 weekends, Saturday and Sunday 7.45am to 6pm
• Twilight shift approximately every eight weeks on a Friday, followed by on call cover that night
• 1 to 2 bank holidays per year

About The Practice
Pride Veterinary Referrals is a modern multi disciplinary referral hospital with excellent facilities and a collaborative approach to care. Our teams work closely together across disciplines, ensuring seamless support for patients throughout their stay. You will join a supportive team that values compassion, communication and continual learning.

What We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, confident nurses who enjoy working within a hospital environment and are motivated by delivering high quality clinical care.

Essential requirements include:

• RVN and member of the RCVS
• Experience working in a hospital setting
• Full clean driving licence
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications such as a certificate or PGCert

Why Join Us
You will be part of a knowledgeable and supportive team with access to excellent facilities and opportunities for development. We value compassionate care, teamwork and a commitment to delivering the best possible experience for patients and their families.

Because Our People Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary up to £31,000 DOE, you will benefit from

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Your birthday as an additional paid day off

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Non accidental injury support

Development

• CPD allowance
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care

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.

Up to £31,000 DOE