27/03/2025
✨ Referral Nurse - Soft Tissue Surgical ✨
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated veterinary nurse with a passion for surgical nursing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality referral centre? Do you like the idea of joining a large, expanding, independent practice? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Soft Tissue Department at Bridge Referrals.
As a Veterinary Nurse in our specialist Soft Tissue Surgery team, you’ll play an integral role in the care and recovery of a diverse range of complex surgical cases. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills, work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, and contribute to our continued success in providing exceptional patient care. You will be working with a RCVS & European Specialist in surgery, an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in surgery and a team of dedicated soft tissue nurses. In addition, in-house training and development will be offered by a VTS in anaesthesia & a**lgesia.
About the Role:
This full-time, discipline-specific Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) role focuses on Soft Tissue Surgery. You will be responsible for providing expert perioperative care, including preparation for surgery, anaesthesia support, post-operative monitoring, and patient recovery. With in-house anaesthesia support and development opportunities from a VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialist) in Anaesthesia & Analgesia, you’ll have the chance to expand your knowledge and expertise in this specialised area.
In this role, you’ll be working in an environment where no two days are the same. You’ll assist in managing a variety of surgical cases, from routine procedures to more complex surgeries. As part of a collaborative team, you will help ensure that each patient receives the highest standard of care throughout their surgical journey.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹Deliver excellent perioperative nursing care for complex soft tissue surgical cases.
🔹Assist in all aspects of surgery preparation and post-operative care.
🔹Support anaesthesia under supervision, with opportunities for development in anaesthesia and a**lgesia.
🔹Provide effective communication and support to pet owners, helping them understand their pets’ conditions and treatments.
🔹Work closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth patient care.
🔹Participate in the rolling rota of 40 hours per week, including weekend and bank holiday shifts.
🔹Maintain accurate patient records and ensure high standards of hygiene and equipment sterilisation.
The Ideal Candidate:
🔹A qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), with a passion for surgical nursing and an interest in referral care.
🔹Ideally, you will have previous referral nursing experience, but this is not essential.
🔹You should be able to work well under pressure, demonstrate a high level of clinical skills, and work independently when required.
🔹A team player who enjoys working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
🔹Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
🔹Enthusiastic and motivated to develop your skills further in a supportive and progressive environment.
🔹Willing to work a rolling rota, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the practice.
Why Bridge Referrals?
At Bridge Referrals, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to both our patients and our staff. As part of our independent team, you will benefit from a supportive work environment with opportunities for continuous professional development. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced team make this an ideal place for nursing professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality care and advancing their careers.
The whole soft tissue team at Bridge Referrals regularly holds in-house seminars, informal discussions and journal clubs to make sure that they stay up to date with the latest advances. We are looking for someone who is keen to be part of a collaborative environment where learning never stops!
If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse with a passion for surgical nursing, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a forward-thinking referral practice and take their career to the next level.
Apply Today! 👏
If you’re excited about this opportunity and ready to make a difference, apply now to join our Soft Tissue Surgery team at Bridge Referrals.
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays | Paid Birthday holiday | Paid lunch break | Generous sick and parental leave policies | Employer contribution pension scheme | CPD allowance + in-house training | Generous staff discount scheme | Cycle to work scheme
Salary: Starting at £31,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
📧 To apply for this position please email your CV with a covering note to - [email protected]
We are an independent multidisciplinary small animal veterinary referral hospital in South Tyneside.
