Overview At Village Vet Hampstead, our Day Registered Veterinary Nurses play a vital role within our Emergency and Critical Care service. You'll be an integral part of the ECC team, supporting critical and urgent patients while rotating through surgery, consultations, and nurse-led Schedule 3 procedures — all within a hospital that values high clinical standards, teamwork, and nurse development.
Responsibilities Be a core member of the Emergency and Critical Care team, supporting complex and urgent cases during the day.
Rotate through surgery, nurse consultations, and nurse-led Schedule 3 procedures.
Work closely with the Lead Nurse and clinicians to deliver gold-standard care to critical patients.
Be supported by a cohesive multidisciplinary team of nurses, students, patient care assistants, and a dedicated night team.
Work in a 24-hour hospital handling a varied caseload including internal and external referrals.
Be part of an accredited Dog Friendly clinic (Dogs Trust & BVBA) and ISFM Gold Cat Friendly hospital, supporting a patient-centred approach to care. You will work alongside experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses, patient care assistants, students, and clinicians, including certificate holders, with strong collaboration between day and night teams.
Contribute to a culture where learning, wellbeing, and professional development are prioritised and where new colleagues are fully supported to thrive.
Support the Lead Nurse and clinicians in the care of critical patients.
Deliver high clinical standards in ECC, surgery, and consultations.
Support training and development within the nursing team.
Ensure effective management of equipment and clinical resources.
Contribute to a positive, efficient, and supportive working environment.
Work in line with current legislation, clinical governance, and practice policies.
Qualifications Tier 2 or Tier 3 Registered Veterinary Nurse, aligned with the Linnaeus Nurse Career Framework.
Passion for emergency, critical care, and inpatient nursing.
Confidence working as part of a busy hospital nursing team.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
A nurse who is motivated to develop clinically and support the wider team.
About Linnaeus and Benefits Village Vet Hampstead is part of Linnaeus, a Mars Veterinary Health company. Linnaeus offers structured career development, strong clinical governance, and a supportive environment where nurses are encouraged to work at the top of their licence. Linnaeus is part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, prioritising wellbeing and authentic performance.
What we offer 4-day working week
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
External CPD fully funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
Clear career progression through the Linnaeus Nurse Career Framework
Competitive salary aligned to skills and experience
Staff discount schemes, including gym membership
Life assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Wellbeing support includes: Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders across the group, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual flu jab, Cycle to work scheme, Recruitment referral reward scheme
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