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Registered Veterinary Nurse - Neurology FTC

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby, Derby, East Midlands

Discipline: Neurology

Full Time

Up to £31,000 DOE

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Registered Veterinary Nurse – Neurology (12-month FTC)

Pride Veterinary Referrals
Derby
Up to £31,000 DOE
Full-time, 12-month maternity cover

Join a specialist-led referral team where your nursing skills truly matter


Pride Veterinary Referrals are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Neurology team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary referral hospital where nursing is valued, supported, and fully utilised.
Based at our Pride Park referral centre, you will be part of a passionate, specialist-led team delivering outstanding care to patients with complex neurological conditions.

Role Details


This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will be actively involved in all aspects of neurological nursing, supporting patients from admission through to recovery and discharge.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Triaging emergency neurology cases
  • Delivering high-quality inpatient care, including physiotherapy support and bladder management
  • Running nurse clinics such as post-operative consultations, physiotherapy plan creation, client support clinics and discharge appointments
  • Monitoring anaesthesia and sedation for advanced procedures including MRI, CT and other diagnostic imaging
  • Assisting with neurology consultations and procedures
  • Attending daily clinical rounds and handovers
  • Preparing and managing internal and external laboratory samples
  • You will also work closely with our experienced rehabilitation team, including qualified Physiotherapists and Hydrotherapists, gaining valuable exposure to rehabilitation nursing.

    The Team


    You will join a well-established Neurology team made up of:
  • 4 Specialist Clinicians
  • 3 Residents
  • 2 Interns
  • 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses
  • The team is supportive, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this role suitable for nurses looking to develop specialist skills.

    What We’re Looking For


    We’re looking for an RVN who is enthusiastic, hardworking and keen to learn.
    Essential:
  • Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A strong focus on patient care and welfare
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proactive, organised and motivated
  • Desirable:
  • Experience in Neurology nursing
  • Referral hospital experience
  • Interest or experience in rehabilitation nursing
  • If you do not have direct neurology or referral experience, we would still encourage you to apply, as full support and training will be provided.

    About Pride Veterinary Referrals


    Pride Veterinary Centre is a large, state-of-the-art referral hospital offering world-class facilities including:
  • 13 consultation rooms
  • 7 hospital wards
  • 5 operating theatres
  • Advanced imaging including CT and MRI
  • 3 ultrasound rooms
  • Endoscopy suite
  • Hydrotherapy pool and treadmills
  • Dedicated chemotherapy and radio-iodine treatment areas
  • Our facilities allow our teams to deliver the highest standards of veterinary care in a modern, well-supported environment.

    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 base salary up to £31,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

    Work Life Balance

    6.6 weeks annual leave
    Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
    Your birthday as a paid day off

    Wellbeing

    Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
    Private Medical Insurance
    Cycle to Work scheme
    Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
    Non-accidental injury support

    Development

    £750 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid
    Certificate support
    Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
    Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
    All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
    Infection Prevention and Control Programme
    Quality Improvement Programme

    Professional Memberships

    VDS cover
    RCVS fees

    Additional

    Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
    Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
    Discounted staff pet care
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    Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby

    Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HX, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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    At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Elliott Burgin

    elliott.burgin@ivcevidensia.com