Job Description

Senior Nurse - Medical Oncology Service, AURA Veterinary

6 - 12 month maternity leave cover

AURA Veterinary is a world-renowned centre for excellence in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and interventional radiology based in Guildford. Our focus is on delivering the best possible outcomes for the dogs and cats who are referred to us for treatment. We offer secondary and tertiary-level clinical expertise and exceptional animal care, rooted in a commitment to uphold the highest standards in veterinary science. The facilities at AURA are state-of-the-art and include four operating theatres, 160 slice CT scanner, with Injector pump, C-arm fluoroscopy unit, Cell-salvage autotransfusion unit, intra-operative imaging with Near-InfraRed Fluorescence (NIRF), Interventional Radiology suite, minimally invasive surgical equipment, cystoscopy/ endoscopy/bronchoscopy, 2 chemotherapy rooms plus hood room, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS), digital radiography and full in-house laboratory.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This key role is essential in providing strong nursing leadership to one of the hospitals clinical teams. It requires the post holder to work closely with our medical oncology senior clinicians to ensure their patients are effectively managed through the hospital environment in a timely and professional manner.

The role requires the post holder to possess not only advanced clinical nursing skills but also exceptional skills in logistics and problem solving to ensure all barriers to the delivery of patient care are overcome and care is completed to a high standard.

The post holder will require strong communication skills in order to carry out their duties when interacting with the clinical team, clients and referring veterinary practices in order to promote the clinical flow of patients through the hospital.

The post holder will also need to be able to mentor and supervise other nursing staff/veterinary care assistants and where necessary use their own expertise and experience to support, educate and guide them in order to provide an exceptional level of care to our patients.

It is essential that the post holder is driven, motivated, organised, and flexible in their approach to their working pattern in order to facilitate the completion of the clinical workflow of their specialists' patients.

Working pattern for this role is Tues - Fri, plus 1:5 weekends and participation in the Bank Holiday rota.

Benefits

24 days inclusive of bank holiday, RCVS subscription, Workplace pension scheme, Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, Recruitment referral reward scheme, Death in service scheme, Employee Pet Treatment discounts, Free parking and Weekly fresh fruit delivery.

Wellness program includes: On-line GP access, Unlimited mental health counselling, Savings and Discounts via BenefitHub, Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare benefits and annual flu jab.

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For more information or to arrange an informal chat or visit, please email Craig Bailey, Nursing Manager at Craigb@auravet.com

If you wish to apply for this role then please email your CV and a covering letter to Recruitment@auravet.com

Closing date: Friday 12 September 12 noon.

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

At AURA, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, ensuring fair and unbiased recruitment processes and encouraging an inclusive work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,650.00-37,150.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Guildford GU2 7AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you aware that this is a maternity cover role for 6-12 months?
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Veterinary Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

RCVS (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Reference ID: Senior RVN Medicine