Veterinary Nurse

Full-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse, Ward-Based (Neurology Focus)

Location: Granta Veterinary Specialists, Photon House, Station Road, Linton, Cambs.
Hours: Full-time, between the hours of 7:30am and 6:30pm
Weekends: 1 in 5 weeks
On-call: 1 in 8 weeknights (theatre-based)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About Us

Granta Veterinary Specialists is an independent, specialist small animal referral hospital. We are proud to
deliver exceptional, patient-centred care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our ethos is grounded in integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We believe that every patient deserves
thoughtful, evidence-based care, and every team member deserves respect, trust, and the opportunity to
grow.

With fully equipped facilities and an experienced multidisciplinary team spanning surgery, neurology,
medicine, oncology, dermatology, and anaesthesia, we are committed to creating a workplace where clinical
excellence and genuine compassion go hand in hand.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our ward-based team.
This role will have a particular focus on neurology patients, including those with spinal or brain injuries,
seizures, and complex post-operative care needs, but you will also be involved in caring for patients across all
of our disciplines, including surgery, medicine, oncology, dermatology, and anaesthesia.

You will work closely with our clinicians and fellow nurses to ensure each patient receives the highest standard
of nursing care, with autonomy, attention to detail, and empathy at the heart of what you do.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership for each patient’s wellbeing. Provide high-quality inpatient care, including blood
  sampling, IV catheter placement, wound management, diagnostics and record keeping whilst
  maintaining excellent hygiene and organisation in the ward area.
• Deliver skilled nursing care for neurology patients, including those with spinal, brain, or neurological
  conditions.
• Contribute positively to our collaborative team culture, supporting colleagues and fostering a calm,
  respectful working environment.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call and weekend cover on a shared rota to ensure continuity of patient
  care.

About You:

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN); referral experience is desirable but not essential.
• Confident in ward-based nursing and inpatient management.
• Calm, organised, and compassionate, even when things get busy.
• Strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passionate about learning and delivering the best possible patient care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications plus weekend and on call
  supplements.
• Benefit package including RCVS fees paid and employer contribution pension scheme.
• Generous CPD support and opportunities for career progression.
• A genuinely supportive and inclusive team environment, with a focus on wellbeing and collaboration.Access to modern facilities and advanced equipment in a purpose-built hospital.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a team that values skill, compassion, and
teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to nicole.sheldrake@grantavets.co.uk by 27th October 2025.
Interviews will be held on 3rd and 4th November.