Veterinary Nurse

Posting date:	18 May 2026
Salary:	£30,000 to £38,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 June 2026
Location:	Hampstead
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56756-20726

Summary

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Emergency & Critical Care
North London
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience | Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Role Highlights

• Exciting ECC-focused nursing role
  
• Full-time position working a 4-day week
  
• 1 in 6 weekends
  
• Rotations through ICU, wards, surgery, consultations and Schedule 3 procedures
  
• Work alongside highly experienced clinicians and a dedicated ECC nursing team
  
• Excellent career progression through a structured nursing framework
  

  The Role

  This position is ideal for an ambitious RVN looking to develop advanced nursing skills in a hospital setting with a varied and rewarding caseload. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to emergency, critical and referred patients while rotating through surgery, inpatient care, nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures.

  Working closely with the Lead Nurse and clinical team, you will help maintain outstanding standards of patient care while supporting the ongoing development of the wider nursing team.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency and critical care patients
    
  • Monitor and manage ICU and hospitalised patients
    
  • Assist with surgical and diagnostic procedures
    
  • Carry out nurse consultations and preventative healthcare clinics
    
  • Perform Schedule 3 procedures where appropriate
    
  • Maintain accurate clinical records
    
  • Support and mentor student nurses and colleagues
    
  • Ensure equipment and resources are effectively managed
    
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
    

    Working Pattern

    • Full-time position
      
    • 4-day working week
      
    • 1 in 6 weekends
      

      The Hospital

      The hospital is equipped over multiple floors and offers advanced facilities including:

      • Dedicated Intensive Care Unit
        
      • Separate cat and dog wards
        
      • Full in-house laboratory
        
      • Digital radiography
        
      • Ultrasound
        
      • CT imaging
        
      • Fully equipped surgical theatres
        

        The team includes experienced RVNs, student nurses, patient care assistants and certificate-holding clinicians, all working together to deliver exceptional care.

        The hospital is both ISFM Gold Cat Friendly and accredited as a Dog Friendly Clinic, reflecting its strong focus on patient wellbeing and low-stress handling.

        Salary & Benefits

        • Competitive salary based on experience and nursing level
          
        • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
          
        • Additional paid birthday leave
          
        • RCVS and VDS fees paid
          
        • Funded external CPD
          
        • Extensive online learning and development programmes
          
        • Support for advanced certificates
          
        • Career progression opportunities
          
        • Enhanced sickness pay
          
        • Enhanced equal family leave
          
        • Employer pension contribution
          
        • Life assurance
          
        • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
          
        • Cycle to Work scheme
          
        • Gym membership discounts
          
        • Eyecare vouchers
          
        • Annual flu vaccination
          
        • Employee Assistance Programme
          

          About You

          • Strong interest in emergency and critical care nursing
            
          • Confident with inpatient monitoring, anaesthesia and nurse consults
            
          • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
            
          • Proactive, organised and keen to continue developing clinically
            

            Why Join?

            This is an outstanding opportunity to build advanced ECC nursing skills within a supportive and highly respected practice.

            You’ll work with a fascinating and varied caseload, benefit from structured career progression, and join a collaborative team that genuinely values your contribution and development.

            If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can grow professionally while delivering exceptional patient care, this position offers an excellent next step.

            Apply Now

            For a confidential discussion, contact:

            Luke Stewart
            l.stewart@purovets.com
            01904 570056

            View more opportunities: https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

            £250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)
            Ref: JOB-56756