Job Description

Do you have a particular interest in surgical nursing? Looking to take the next step in your career?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RVN to join our friendly team at Anderson Abercromby Orthopaedic Referrals on a Fixed Term basis for 12 months (Maternity Cover) at our fantastic purpose-built facility near Horsham.


Previous referral experience is not required to be considered for the position, all that we ask is that you are a confident RVN with good all-round nursing skills. Full support and a full induction period will be given to ensure you feel settled within the team and your new working environment.

The Role:

Salary 31,000 - 34,000 depending on experience Full time (part time will be considered with a fair share of late shifts) Shifts range from 7:15am - 7:00pm (8-hour day). 1 in 6 weekends on call No OOH's

Why are we great to work for?

Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals is a busy, dedicated, small animal orthopaedic referral practice. We are RCVS PSS accredited and provide high levels of surgical and inpatient care.


Five years ago, the practice re-located to a newly refurbished building with excellent facilities (2 operating theatres and on-site CT) in a beautiful rural setting. We are very well equipped to deal with the full range of orthopaedic procedures (THR, TPLO, CUE, arthroscopy etc).


The Veterinary Team comprises of RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, and RCVS Advanced Practitioner.


The Nursing team comprises of eleven RVNs and two VNAs led by an experienced Head Nurse.


We have a highly supportive team culture and look forward to welcoming a likeminded RVN to the team that is passionate about patient and client focused care ....

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Sounds good, what benefits do you offer?

6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata) 600.00 CPD Allowance per annum - 3 days (pro rata) Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay My Benefits - various discounts including retail & gym memberships Cycle to Work scheme In house CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Team building events Career progression opportunities

Please note this is a fixed-term contract opportunity and unfortunately not available to locum applicants