Job Description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Neurology (12-month FTC)

Pride Veterinary Referrals
Derby
Up to 31,000 DOE
Full-time, 12-month maternity cover

Join a specialist-led referral team where your nursing skills truly matter

Pride Veterinary Referrals are looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Neurology team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary referral hospital where nursing is valued, supported, and fully utilised.
Based at our Pride Park referral centre, you will be part of a passionate, specialist-led team delivering outstanding care to patients with complex neurological conditions.

Role Details

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will be actively involved in all aspects of neurological nursing, supporting patients from admission through to recovery and discharge.
Your responsibilities will include:Triaging emergency neurology cases Delivering high-quality inpatient care, including physiotherapy support and bladder management Running nurse clinics such as post-operative consultations, physiotherapy plan creation, client support clinics and discharge appointments Monitoring anaesthesia and sedation for advanced procedures including MRI, CT and other diagnostic imaging Assisting with neurology consultations and procedures Attending daily clinical rounds and handovers Preparing and managing internal and external laboratory samples

You will also work closely with our experienced rehabilitation team, including qualified Physiotherapists and Hydrotherapists, gaining valuable exposure to rehabilitation nursing.

The Team

You will join a well-established Neurology team made up of:4 Specialist Clinicians 3 Residents 2 Interns 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses

The team is supportive, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this role suitable for nurses looking to develop specialist skills.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an RVN who is enthusiastic, hardworking and keen to learn.
Essential:Registered Veterinary Nurse Excellent communication skills A strong focus on patient care and welfare Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proactive, organised and motivated

Desirable:Experience in Neurology nursing Referral hospital experience Interest or experience in rehabilitation nursing

If you do not have direct neurology or referral experience, we would still encourage you to apply, as full support and training will be provided.

About Pride Veterinary Referrals

Pride Veterinary Centre is a large, state-of-the-art referral hospital offering world-class facilities including:13 consultation rooms 7 hospital wards 5 operating theatres Advanced imaging including CT and MRI 3 ultrasound rooms Endoscopy suite Hydrotherapy pool and treadmills Dedicated chemotherapy and radio-iodine treatment areas

Our facilities allow our teams to deliver the highest standards of veterinary care in a modern, well-supported environment.

Because Our People 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 base salary up to 31,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

6.6 weeks annual leave Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service Your birthday as a paid day off

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

750 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 - 5% Employee / 3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to 31,000 DOE

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