Registered Veterinary Nurse in Northampton

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Abington Park Vets on a full‑time basis. Part‑time applications will also be considered. Abington Park Vets is a well‑equipped, modern referral hospital offering an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist surgical environment. Based across our Moulton and Abington sites, this role sits within our surgical referral team, working closely with experienced surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including CT, MRI, and a fully equipped in‑house laboratory supported by a dedicated lab technician. With a busy and varied caseload including complex orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures, this is an ideal environment for nurses looking to develop and refine their skills in surgical and anaesthetic nursing.

As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences. You’ll work collaboratively with veterinary surgeons and the wider practice team, taking responsibility for the nursing care of a range of surgical referral patients, contributing to clinical standards, and supporting the ongoing development of patient care within the hospital.

This is a dynamic and hands‑on role focused on theatre and surgical support. You will be heavily involved in anaesthesia, surgical preparation, and assisting with complex procedures, playing a key role in ensuring patient safety and high clinical standards throughout the surgical process. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week across 5 days, with shifts between 7:30am and 7:00pm, and a 1 in 8 Saturday morning rota. There are no out‑of‑hours or bank holiday requirements.

General responsibilities include:

• Deliver high standards of nursing care within a surgical referral caseload
• Support surgical procedures, including anaesthesia monitoring, theatre nursing, and scrubbing in
• Prepare surgical kits and maintain theatre sterility and equipment standards
• Provide excellent perioperative and inpatient care, ensuring patient safety and recovery

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

• A varied and rewarding nursing role within a supportive primary care environment
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral, or leadership roles as well as clinical supervisors, mentors and certificate holders.
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus your birthday off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• Certificate support
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you – including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Up to £32,000 DOE