Registered Veterinary Nurse - Wards & Prep - Careers

Build the nursing career you aspire to with ground-breaking treatments, complex cases and a team that supports your growth!

Are you an RVN ready to deepen your knowledge and take the next step in your nursing career? At Fitzpatrick Referrals, you’ll care for patients receiving pioneering orthopaedic and neurological treatments, with opportunities to develop your expertise in anaesthesia, surgical and diagnostic nursing. Join an exceptional team of skilled, compassionate colleagues who share their knowledge, support one another and take pride in delivering outstanding patient care.

Your role

Working across our preparation and theatre areas, you’ll deliver attentive, individualised nursing care throughout each patient’s anaesthetic, surgical and diagnostic journey. You’ll encounter a wide range of complex conditions, putting your clinical skills, judgement and attention to detail into practice every day.

This is a role for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced environment and understands that excellent patient care depends on empathy, clear communication and colleagues working together!

Support to help you develop

Whether you’re looking to build your confidence in advanced nursing or broaden your existing experience, we recognise the importance of a supported start.

You’ll receive a structured 12-week induction with a nursing mentor to guide your training. Beyond induction, quarterly one-to-one meetings and an annual appraisal provide regular opportunities to discuss your progress, goals and development.

With funded CPD, encouragement to pursue further learning and a nursing structure that supports different career directions, you’ll have opportunities to explore where your skills and interests can take you.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a registered veterinary nurse who combines compassion with a proactive approach to patient care. You’ll be a thoughtful team member, attentive to detail and keen to keep learning, with the ability to adapt as clinical priorities change.

Your hours and benefits

Salary of £30,000–£35,000, depending on experience
Full-time, 40-hour week on a rotating shift pattern
One in four weekends, with days off in lieu
Participation in the bank holiday rota
Paid RCVS registration and funded CPD
Company pension scheme and life assurance
Employee assistance programme

Ready to take your next step?

We’d love to hear what you could bring to our nursing team and where you’d like your career to go. Please submit your CV and covering letter using the form below.

Feel free to come for a “taster day” and meet our fantastic team! Read more about our experience days.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date.