Specialist Nurse Anaesthesia and Theatre
Are you keen to expand and develop your veterinary nursing skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Veterinary Theatre Nursing Team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital, an integral part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and an RCVS‑accredited teaching hospital that provides veterinary care 24/7, 365 days a year.
We are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients for this varied and interesting position. Full‑time or part‑time hours will be considered.
Working as part of a multi-skilled team of veterinary clinicians and nurses, the Specialist Nurse Anaesthesia and Theatre role is essential in supporting our specialist veterinary teams to deliver outstanding patient care and manage workflow throughout the hospital. Based within the theatre suite, this role centres on anaesthesia, with key responsibilities including the monitoring and maintenance of patients under general anaesthesia or sedation during a wide range of procedures, such as surgery and diagnostic imaging. You will be available to assist specialist nurses with the care of their patients and teams and, if necessary, to the ward teams—for example, to monitor an intensive recovery or provide one-to-one patient care.
The referral hospital is a very fast‑paced environment which requires the role holder to be adaptable, able to work on their own initiative with minimal supervision and to work well under pressure.
In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses committed to providing the best care for our patients.
Benefits
The role is offered with a salary of between £31,236 – £35,608 per annum depending on experience, plus on‑call allowance and an abundance of benefits such as:
- Competitive salary
- Friendly and caring environment, including plenty of cakes for birthdays
- Enhanced annual leave allowance of 36 days including bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Access to CAMenson employee discounts, including discounted travel across Cambridge by bus
- Cycle to work scheme and travel to work loan scheme
- Family friendly benefits and enhanced leave
- Health and Wellbeing benefits such as discounted membership to the University Sport Centre
- Training and Development and Career Development
Both full‑time and part‑time candidates may apply for this post. Working patterns can be discussed with candidates, so please include your preference in your application.
Informal enquiries about this role and to arrange informal visits, please contact James Gasson via email: jpg74@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP47032 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Closing date: Tuesday 04 November 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may contact candidates before the closing date. We reserve the right to close or extend the vacancy depending on application numbers. Therefore, if you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
