Join Our Exceptional Night Nursing Team at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists
Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a renowned multidisciplinary referral hospital, delivering advanced veterinary care across the South of England, including London and the Thames Valley. Our Specialist-led services span Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging.
We are proud to be an ISFM Gold Standard Feline Clinic, Dog Friendly Clinic and a recipient of the BVHA Design Award for Outstanding Working Environment. As part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the UK's largest provider of integrated veterinary services, our referrals division operates eight state-of-the-art hospitals across the UK and Ireland.
About the Role
We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Referral Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) to join our Referral Night Nursing Team. This vital role focuses on inpatient care and emergency & critical care during out-of-hours, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex cases.
You'll work closely with our Specialists and ward RVNs, supported by a rotating intern on-site and multiple specialists on-call. Collaboration with our surgical team is a key part of the role, ensuring seamless patient care.
Core hours are 20:00 – 08:30, but we are happy to discuss alternative shift patterns to support your work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering high standards of nursing care to inpatients and emergency cases admitted out-of-hours
Administering treatments and medications as prescribed by our specialist clinicians
Communicating effectively across disciplines to ensure accurate and timely patient care plans
Handling incoming calls professionally and taking appropriate action
Support & Development
We offer a comprehensive 8-week induction programme to help you settle in, meet the team, and access any additional training you may need.
We are committed to your professional growth, offering:
A generous CPD allowance with dedicated time off
Access to a wide range of internal CPD courses, including non-clinical development
Opportunities for clinical research and teaching
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience (up to 41k)
5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle
Wellbeing & Inclusion
We take pride in supporting the wellbeing of our team through:
An Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
Optional Health Shield cash plan
On-site Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions
A Refresh Fund offering initiatives like breakfast mornings
CVS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are actively working to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.
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