Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Surbiton
£30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience and role)

A well-established, growing veterinary hospital is seeking a talented, practical and people-focused Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its Emergency & Critical Care team in Surbiton.

This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy being clinically hands-on, thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and take pride in delivering outstanding standards of patient and client care.

The Role – Practical, Progressive and Purposeful

This is a highly practical, front-line clinical nursing role. You will:

Take ownership of hospitalised patients and manage day-to-day clinical flow alongside the veterinary surgeonsMaintain exceptional standards of inpatient care at all timesBe fully involved in emergency and critical care nursing proceduresWork collaboratively with vets and the wider team to drive efficiency and clinical excellenceSupport and mentor Student Veterinary Nurses, leading by exampleHelp promote a positive, calm and professional hospital environment

You will be encouraged to fully utilise and develop your advanced nursing skills on a daily basis, from complex patient monitoring through to emergency interventions.

This is not a supporting role – this is hands-on emergency and critical care nursing at its best.

Working Pattern Options

A flexible and sustainable working approach is offered:

Day Role Only

8am – 8pm7 days on, 7 days off

Night Role Only

8pm – 8am7 days on, 14 days off

Who We’re Looking For

This opportunity would suit an RVN who combines strong clinical ability with excellent people skills.

You may be a good fit if you:

Are highly practical and enjoy being hands-onFeel confident managing hospitalised patients and prioritising workloadHave a friendly and approachable manner with clients and colleaguesCommunicate clearly, professionally and with empathyThrive within a team of mixed experience levelsHave a positive, problem-solving mindsetHave a strong clinical foundation and are ready for your next challengeAre motivated to grow, develop and take on more responsibility

Most importantly, you understand that excellent emergency care is not only about clinical skill, but also about reassuring owners, supporting colleagues and remaining calm under pressure.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £30,000 – £38,000, depending on experience and role£1,000 annual learning and development budgetFunded internal and external trainingA structured training pathway tailored to your roleCompetitive remuneration and benefits packageStrong and supportive team culture, with regular team eventsGenuine long-term career progression opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to step into an Emergency and Critical Care role where your practical skills are valued, your contribution is recognised and your career development is actively supported, Nurse Seekers would be pleased to hear from you.