Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse
Moorview Referrals | Northumberland
Salary from £29,000 DOE
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a professional, dedicated Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis.
Moorview Referrals is a busy, purpose-built referral hospital located in beautiful Northumberland, within easy reach of the stunning coastline and the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our modern facility is equipped to the highest standards, including four operating theatres, CT and MRI scanners, multiple ultrasound machines and advanced endoscopy equipment.
We are a large, supportive clinical team delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of disciplines, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, ECC and cardiology. As an ISFM Gold Standard practice working towards zero pain certification, we are committed to continually raising standards in patient care.
This role will primarily rotate through the surgical departments, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and neurology, alongside our kennel team, with occasional shifts supporting ECC and Medicine services.
Practice Highlights
Purpose-built referral hospital
Four operating theatres, including a fluoroscopy suite
CT and MRI scanners
Advanced ultrasound and endoscopy facilities
Referral caseload across multiple disciplines
ISFM Gold Standard practice
Working towards zero pain certification
Large, supportive multidisciplinary clinical team
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll deliver advanced nursing care to complex referral cases, supporting patients, clients and clinicians across a range of disciplines. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you’ll contribute to exceptional standards of patient care, support clinical decision-making and share knowledge with colleagues to continually improve outcomes and service delivery.
Working Pattern
40 hours per week
Flexible rota between 8:00am and 8:00pm
Choice of 5 x 8-hour shifts or 4 x 10-hour shifts
1 in 5 weekend rota consisting of two 12-hour shifts with time off in lieu
Participation in bank holiday and Christmas cover
Occasional support across additional departments when required
General Responsibilities
Diagnostic imaging including CT and radiography
Monitoring anaesthesia for a variety of referral procedures
Inpatient care including medication administration, patient monitoring and exercise
Preparing and discharging patients
Providing perioperative rehabilitation support
Preparing patients for theatre
Scrubbing into procedures where required
Delivering advanced nursing care across a range of referral disciplines
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical nursing
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
A proactive approach to learning, reflection and continuous improvement
Experience in surgery and anaesthesia, including more complex cases
A passion for delivering exceptional patient care
An interest in developing skills in anaesthesia, analgesia, radiography and advanced imaging
Referral experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from RVNs of all backgrounds, and our experienced team will provide full training and support to help you succeed.
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
A referral nursing role delivering complex and rewarding caseloads across multiple disciplines
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into specialist referral nursing, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
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
We offer a minimum starting salary of £29,000 per annum, with an open discussion around salary expectations during the interview process based on experience, qualifications and referral nursing experience.
6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off
Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private medical insurance
Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
£550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
Certificate support
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.