Senior Neurology Veterinary Nurse

Hamilton Specialist Referrals, South East

Discipline: Neurology

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £37,500 per annum 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 looking for a confident RVN to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals as a Senior Neurology Veterinary Nurse on a full-time basis.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. There is a strong focus on providing a personal and reassuring client experience from first contact through to discharge. Excellent clinical care delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is able to offer the most advanced treatment options available for orthopaedic, neurology, soft tissue, and internal medicine cases. We have a dedicated Imaging suite, which includes a 16-slice CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, separate radiography and ultrasound rooms.

Our core ethos here at HSR is based on appreciation of our staff. Curating and developing a friendly, close-knit team is a central part of our working environment. Further qualifications and certificates are encouraged and fully supported as we feel strongly about our employees' right to enjoy work and develop rewarding careers. We have a dedicated team of Specialists, Referral clinicians, RVNs and Support teams.

How You’ll Make a Difference

You will set the standard for excellence within the Neurology Nursing Department, championing high-quality patient care and evidence-based clinical practice. Working closely with the Clinical Team Leader (CTL), you will support the day-to-day leadership, organisation, and development of the nursing team while fostering a positive learning culture through mentoring, coaching, and identifying training needs.

You will coordinate nursing services and workflow across procedure areas, ensuring efficient service delivery, effective resource utilisation, and optimal patient flow. As part of a rota-based clinical role, you will provide hands-on support across neurology, medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, and diagnostic services as required, leading by example to maintain high standards of nursing care and operational efficiency.

In addition, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the department, seeking opportunities to enhance patient outcomes, strengthen team performance, and improve operational effectiveness.

Working Pattern

Full-time position covering 40 hours per week across a rolling 6-week rota

4-day working week comprising 4 x 9.25-hour shifts

1 in 6 weekend rota (Saturday and Sunday)

Bank holiday rota, currently averaging 2 shifts per year

Part-time applications also welcomed

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in diversifying your clinical skills and a desire to specialise in providing gold-standard care to patients with a variety of conditions. You’ll bring:

Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS

Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in neurological cases

Experience working with complex cases in a referral or advanced-care setting would be advantageous

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

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 specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles

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

6.6 weeks' annual leave

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 24hrs paid leave and certificate support

RCVS and VDS fees covered

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you, 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.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Cressex Business Park, Unit 1 & 5 Halifax Road, HP12 3SD, United Kingdom

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

Lead Talent Partner

Helen Paddison

helen.paddison@ivcevidensia.com