Full-Time Veterinary Nurse – Ward-Based

  • Permanent
  • Cambridge
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We are expanding our nursing team here at Granta Veterinary Specialist

Job Title: Full-Time Veterinary Nurse — Ward-Based

Location: Granta Veterinary Specialists, Linton

Salary: Starting £ 30,402.00

Hours: Full-time, within the hours of 7:30am -6:30pm

Weekends: 1-5 weekends

On calls: 1 in 8 week nights on call (theatre based) training provided.

About Us:

Granta Veterinary Specialist is a dedicated veterinary practice committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. We take pride in our experienced team, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

Role Overview:

We’re excited to be expanding our veterinary nursing team and are currently looking to welcome experienced nurses to join us. As our practice continues to grow, we are particularly keen to hear from nurses with a strong background in ophthalmology and emergency and critical care (ECC). These roles offer the opportunity to work with advanced cases in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be truly valued. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with ophthalmic consultations and diagnostic procedures alongside our specialist ophthalmology vet.
  • Provide inpatient care and post- operative monitoring for ophthalmology and critical care patients.
  • Educate and support our current nursing team with ophthalmology and critical care in patients.
  • Provide attentive nursing care to inpatients, including administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Assisting with ward-based procedures such as blood sampling, intravenous catheter placement, wound management, and diagnostic support.
  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the ward area.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Registered Veterinary nurse (RVN) with experience in ophthalmology and/or ECC.
  • Additional qualifications in ECC preferred.
  • Strong clinical and patient care skills, with experience in ward-based work.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A genuine passion for animal care and welfare.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on wellbeing.
  • Access to modern equipment and facilities.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and skilled veterinary nurse looking to further your career in a dynamic and compassionate environment, please send your CV and a cover letter to nicole.sheldrake@grantavets.co.uk by 20th March 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £30,402.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Veterinary experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • RCVS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please note that our turnaround time for outpatient medication requests has increased to 5 working days. This applies to both written prescriptions and the dispensing of physical medications.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we process requests as efficiently and safely as possible. If you have any urgent queries, please contact the team directly.

Thank you for your ongoing support.