We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in surgery and anaesthesia to join our supportive team at Moorview Referrals on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Enhance Your Expertise

As a Referral Surgical Nurse, you’ll take on a key role in surgical preparation, managing instruments and kits, and assisting with anaesthesia across a diverse caseload, including orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures. Your responsibilities will also involve assisting with imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT, and MRI, with opportunities to scrub in during surgeries. This dynamic position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and gain comprehensive experience in surgical nursing within a well-equipped and collaborative environment.

Work in a State-of-the-Art Facility

Located in Cramlington, Northumberland, Moorview Referrals is a purpose-built, multi-disciplinary veterinary referral hospital. With a dedicated team of over 100 professionals-including veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff-we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring happy, healthy animals and satisfied owners.

About You

We are looking for a nurse with a strong interest in surgery and anaesthesia. While previous experience in referrals is an advantage, we welcome candidates of all backgrounds who are eager to develop their skills. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing outstanding patient care while embracing advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques.

Working Hours

This full-time position consists of 40 hours per week and offers a variety of shifts, with start times as early as 8:00 AM and finish times as late as 8:00 PM. Typical shifts include 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and 11:30 AM-8:00 PM, with occasional mid-shifts as needed. The role also involves a 1:5 weekend rotation, working two 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Following the weekend shifts there will be TOIL during the week. We are open to discussing a 4-day working week.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our teams are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our teams, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*6.6 weeks annual leave

*Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

*Additional leave for your birthday

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

*£500 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 Scheme

*Discounted staff pet care

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.

Up to £31,000 per annum