Job Description

Vale Referrals are looking for an RVN to work across our 1st opinion and referral departments. This includes opportunities of rotating into 1st opinion surgery, wards, ophthalmology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, medicine & nursing clinics.

The shifts are based on a 40-hour-a-week rota, working 5x 8-hour days with a 30-minute lunch break. The role involves 1:8 weekends with time off in lieu and minimal weekday on-call duties.

About us

At Vale Vets and Referrals, we have recently gone through a hospital expansion, so we have new facilities consisting of 5 theatres, a medicine suite for ultrasound and endoscopy, a dental room, x-ray, larger ward areas with a separate cat ward and treatment room, and separate exotics ward. We also have an onsite CT scanner.

We have a large team of 40 RVNs, SVNs, and hospital assistants. Many of our RVNs hold advanced diplomas and certificates and therefore can offer junior members of the team support and learning opportunities. We actively encourage and support the development of our team members through advanced qualifications and other CPD courses. We also adopt an evidence-based, no-blame culture where we encourage our team members to have a voice and strive continually to improve the ways that we work.

We conduct regular team meetings, critical event meetings and crash debriefs, along with biannual 1-2-1 meetings.

Applicant requirements

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to progress their nursing knowledge and skills within a busy and fast-paced environment. If you enjoy a varied caseload with no two days being the same, this would be a great role for you.

Although advantageous, previous referral experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.

Working hours

This is a full-time role consisting of 40 hours per week, made up of five 8-hour days with a 30-minute lunch break. There are 1 in 8 weekends required with time off in lieu provided. This is a 12-month fixed-term position.

Because our employees' matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of up to 30,000, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance6.6 weeks annual leave


WellbeingPrivate medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support


Development550 CPD allowance + 24 hours paid Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding Infection prevention and control programme Quality Improvement Programme


Professional MembershipsVDS Cover RCVS Fees


AdditionalPawsome 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 30,000 per annum DOE