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 an enthusiastic and dedicated Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Moorview Referrals on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of specialist departments, rotating through Medicine, ECC, Wards, Soft Tissue, Orthopaedics, and Imaging, while also gaining exposure to Cardiology, Oncology, and Spinal cases. With such a varied and complex caseload, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your clinical skills, whether you’re an experienced nurse looking to build on your existing knowledge or a newly qualified nurse keen to gain experience with advanced procedures and broaden your knowledge across multiple disciplines. Throughout your development, you’ll be supported by our experienced and friendly team.
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 (one with fluoroscopy), CT and MRI scanners, a new electrochemotherapy machines for oncology patients, multiple ultrasound machines, and advanced endoscopy equipment. We are proud to keep many cases under our care for rehabilitation, as part of our onsite rehab centre we have physio and hydrotherapy equipment allowing pets to continue their treatment.
We are a large, supportive clinical team with expertise in many different areas, working together to deliver exceptional patient care across a wide range of disciplines. We offer referral services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, ECC, and cardiology, providing a varied and rewarding caseload. As an ISFM Gold Standard practice working towards zero pain certification, we are committed to continually raising standards in patient care.
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 work a flexible rota covering 40 hours between 6:30 am and 9 pm, with a choice of either 5 x 8-hour shifts or 4 x 10-hour shifts to suit your lifestyle. You’ll also join a 1:5 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday with TOIL) and take part in our bank holiday and Christmas cover, with occasional support across other departments when needed. We can be flexible if someone would like to work part-time shifts; however, Mondays and weekend shifts are a requirement.
You’ll be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, providing exceptional nursing care across a diverse and complex referral caseload while working alongside experienced clinicians across a range of specialist disciplines. This role is ideal for a nurse looking to broaden their clinical expertise, develop new skills and gain valuable experience within a multidisciplinary referral hospital.
General responsibilities include:
Diagnostic imaging such as CT and radiography
Monitoring anaesthesia
Inpatient care including medicating, walking and monitoring of hospitalised patients
Discharging patients
Providing perioperative rehabilitation to patients
Preparing patients for theatre
Scrubbing into procedures where required
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Multidisciplinary 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 growing 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
This role is well-suited to someone with experience in surgery, anaesthesia (including more complex cases), and out-of-hours work.
We’re also keen to hear from newly qualified nurses looking to take the next step in their career within a busy referral environment. You will join a large, experienced team who will provide comprehensive training, ongoing support, and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and explore your areas of interest. With exposure to a wide range of complex referral cases, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and develop your career across multiple areas of referral nursing.
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
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.
Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, NE23 7RH, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
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.
Speak to Helen Paddison from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.