Moorview Referrals | Northumberland
Salary: £29,000 DOE
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a professional, dedicated Multidisciplinary Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Moorview Referrals on a full‑time basis.
Moorview Referrals is a busy, purpose‑built referral hospital located in beautiful Northumberland, within easy reach of the stunning coastline and the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Our modern facility is equipped to the highest standards, including four operating theatres, CT and MRI scanners, multiple ultrasound machines and advanced endoscopy equipment.
We are a large, supportive clinical team delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of disciplines, including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, ECC and cardiology. As an ISFM Gold Standard practice working towards zero pain certification, we are committed to continually raising standards in patient care.
Practice Highlights
- Purpose‑built referral hospital
- Four operating theatres, including a fluoroscopy suite
- CT and MRI scanners
- Advanced ultrasound and endoscopy facilities
- Referral caseload across multiple disciplines
- ISFM Gold Standard practice
- Working towards zero pain certification
- Large, supportive multidisciplinary clinical team
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Multidisciplinary 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 deliver advanced nursing care to complex referral cases, supporting patients, clients and clinicians across a range of disciplines. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you’ll contribute to exceptional standards of patient care, support clinical decision‑making and share knowledge with colleagues to continually improve outcomes and service delivery.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible rota between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
- Choice of 5 × 8‑hour shifts or 4 × 10‑hour shifts
- 1 in 5 weekend rota consisting of two 12‑hour shifts with time off in lieu
- Participation in bank holiday and Christmas cover
- Occasional support across additional departments when required
General Responsibilities
- Diagnostic imaging including CT and radiography
- Monitoring anaesthesia for a variety of referral procedures
- Inpatient care including medication administration, patient monitoring and exercise
- Preparing and discharging patients
- Providing perioperative rehabilitation support
- Preparing patients for theatre
- Scrubbing into procedures where required
- Delivering advanced nursing care across a range of referral disciplines
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring the following:
- Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with 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
- Experience in surgery and anaesthesia, including more complex cases
- A passion for delivering exceptional patient care
- An interest in developing skills in anaesthesia, analgesia, radiography and advanced imaging
Referral experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from RVNs of all backgrounds, and our experienced team will provide full training and support to help you succeed.
How We’ll Support You
- Referral nursing role delivering complex and rewarding caseloads across multiple disciplines
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into specialist referral nursing, leadership roles, clinical supervisor routes, mentoring and certificate pathways
- Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
- A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, learning and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
We offer a minimum starting salary of £29,000 per annum, with an open discussion around salary expectations during the interview process based on experience, qualifications and referral nursing experience.
- 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 24 hours paid leave
- Certificate support
- RCVS and VDS fees covered
- Pension scheme
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
