Dermatology Registered Veterinary Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,930 to £35,311 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Inclusive of London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Potters Bar, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Royal Veterinary College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CSS-0274-25-A |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dermatology RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise. The successful candidate will work as part of the dermatology team in our friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital. Working as part of a team of specialist clinicians, residents, interns, RVNs and Patient Care Assistants you will be involved in a range of interesting and challenging dermatology cases.
Your role will include:
- Assisting our dermatology clinicians in delivering a high standard of patient care, including support during consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment
- Supporting with a variety of dermatological diagnostic procedures (e.g. skin scrapes, cytology, allergy testing, biopsies) for both outpatient and hospitalised patients, with the opportunity to follow cases through from diagnosis to management
- Participating in dermatology clinics, including coordinating patient admissions and discharges, and providing regular patient updates
- Delivering excellent nursing care for dermatology patients across the hospital, including those with chronic skin conditions and complex treatment plans
- Engaging in client communication, including admit and discharge appointments, providing guidance on at-home skin care, medication administration, and follow-up protocols
- Contributing to the teaching and support of student veterinary nurses and veterinary students during clinical rotations, particularly within the dermatology service
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, a combination of 5 x 7hr days Monday to Friday.
Referral nursing experience, although advantageous, is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
For further information before applying, or to arrange a visit, please contact Leona Walsh the Head Hospital Coordinator on lwalsh@rvc.ac.uk
Your role will include:
- Assisting our dermatology clinicians in delivering a high standard of patient care, including support during consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment
- Supporting with a variety of dermatological diagnostic procedures (e.g. skin scrapes, cytology, allergy testing, biopsies) for both outpatient and hospitalised patients, with the opportunity to follow cases through from diagnosis to management
- Participating in dermatology clinics, including coordinating patient admissions and discharges, and providing regular patient updates
- Delivering excellent nursing care for dermatology patients across the hospital, including those with chronic skin conditions and complex treatment plans
- Engaging in client communication, including admit and discharge appointments, providing guidance on at-home skin care, medication administration, and follow-up protocols
- Contributing to the teaching and support of student veterinary nurses and veterinary students during clinical rotations, particularly within the dermatology service
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, a combination of 5 x 7hr days Monday to Friday.
Referral nursing experience, although advantageous, is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
For further information before applying, or to arrange a visit, please contact Leona Walsh the Head Hospital Coordinator on lwalsh@rvc.ac.uk
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