Emergency and Critical Care Registered Veterinary Nurse (Part Time Fixed Term)
Queen Mother Hospital
We currently have a unique opportunity for a RVN within our Emergency & Critical Care team!
Our multi-disciplinary hospital accepts a range of referral and first opinion cases. As part of our Emergency and Critical Care team you will be working alongside our friendly and experienced RVNs, Patient Care Assistants, ECC residents and interns to care for patients during their stay.
You will supported throughout by the Head and Senior ECC RVNs, to ensure progress through your training period and that you continue to feel confident and valued in the team. Your role will evolve during the first year to include student coaching and individual responsibilities within the team. This is the perfect environment for those wishing to develop their career as an ECC nurse, with exciting opportunities available.
This is a fixed term position for 6 months. Working hours will be 23 hours every other week, working Saturday and Sunday 08:00am-08:30pm.
Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays/concessionary days)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (including gym, badminton, climbing wall, zumba, yoga, pilates and other classes)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
For informal enquiries regarding this position, or to arrange a visit, please contact: Kate Nichols, Head Emergency Room RVN knichols@rvc.ac.uk or Louise Welsh, Head Critical Care RVN lwelsh@rvc.ac.uk
Clinical Support Registered Veterinary Nurse
Queen Mother Hospital
The QMHA has a fantastic opportunity for an RVN to work in our friendly, multidisciplinary referral hospital rotating through all our specialties, which include Medicine, Surgery, Neurology and Rehabilitation, Anaesthesia, Emergency and Critical Care, Theatre and Diagnostics.
As a Clinical Support RVN, you will experience all aspects of referral nursing working with all of our specialist nursing teams, where you will learn new skills on a daily basis. Each specialty will bring new exciting challenges and each day will be rewarding and diverse.
Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support will be provided.
This position is full time working 35 hours per week with inclusion on the weekend rota.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus concessionary days & bank holidays)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
For informal enquiries regarding this position or requests to visit before applying please contact the Head Hospital Coordinator, Leona Walsh: lwalsh@rvc.ac.uk
Theatre Registered Veterinary Nurse
Queen Mother Hospital
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic RVN to join our friendly multidisciplinary referral hospital providing the highest standard of nursing care for patients in the Theatre department of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.
As a theatre RVN you will work closely with our clinicians, residents, anaesthesia team, theatre assistants, sterilising technicians and students to provide a high standard of care for our patients. You will act as a circulating nurse to include managing surgical kit requirements, peri-operative imaging, record keeping and scrubbing into surgery to assist when required. You will also be involved in teaching and assessing veterinary students in theatre related skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical skills in addition to developing your teaching skills in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will have strong experience of working in a hospital or referral setting. You will be required to supervise and train both veterinary and veterinary nursing students so experience of being a Clinical Supervisor would be advantageous.
This is a part-time position working 28 hours per week, four days per week with a share of weekends and some on-call duties. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday on-call only, with protected time back in lieu the following week.
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 3 concessionary days)
- Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
For informal enquiries regarding this position, or requests to visit before applying, please contact our Head Theatre Nurse, Jessica Gilby at jgilby@rvc.ac.uk
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Teaching Fellow in Small Animal Primary Care
LIVE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Fellow in Small Animal Primary Care, within the LIVE Centre in the Department of Clinical Science and Services (CCS). We are looking to recruit a teaching fellow to contribute to the clinical teaching in the rotation phase of our undergraduate veterinary courses as well as provide small group teaching in the Principles of Veterinary Practice strand. We invite applications from individuals with expertise in small animals, and familiarity with primary care practice in the UK. The post holders should expect to develop and deliver teaching with the aim of preparing and supporting students undertaking clinical rotations and to assist in the delivery of and reflection on feedback. The role involves primary care clinical work in addition to coordination, teaching and assessment of veterinary students.
You will be based on our Hawkshead Campus but may also be asked to support teaching in other clinical facilities associated with our clinical teaching, and so should be prepared to travel. You will work closely and collaboratively with rotation leaders and other members of the clinical team to deliver the learning objectives of our primary care-focused rotations that run throughout the year. The role will involve extensive interactions with colleagues and students and require excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We are looking to recruit veterinary surgeon (MRCVS or eligible for MRCVS) with a desire to teach in a primary care setting and contribute to the development of the next generation of veterinarians. Previous teaching and assessment experience within a clinical setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Prof. Elizabeth Chan (Director of LIVE) email: echan@rvc.ac.uk
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Student Resolution and Compliance (Casework) Administrator
Academic Registry
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Registry team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Founded in 1791 the RVC is one of the largest and longest established veterinary schools in the world. The RVC offers outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, and biomedical sciences and carries out world class veterinary and bioscience research ranging from the molecular level through whole animal to population-based studies.
The successful candidate will work within the Student Resolution and Compliance (SRC) Team to deliver administrative casework support. This is a varied role which will encompass support across all SRC procedures, with a primary focus on Academic Conduct, Misconduct and Final Formal Review.
The post holder will be responsible for the administrative tasks related to the successful coordination of casework. This includes responsibility for tracking and recording case progression, convening panels and minute taking.
The post holder will work with the Student Resolution and Compliance (Casework) Manager to enhance service delivery within SRC by supporting wider projects, such as the delivery of staff training on SRC procedures.
The post holder will be a key member of the Academic Registry team. They will be a highly motivated and adaptable team player, capable of working independently and keen to develop themselves in this role. They will need to be confident and competent at liaising with all levels of staff within the RVC.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal skills and competency in service delivery are essential. To fulfil this role, you should have a keen eye for detail.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
The post will be based at Hawkshead or Camden Campus and is part-time, 0.6 FTE (21hrs), to work across three days per week. The majority of operational tasks will be based at Hawkshead Campus and so, there is a requirement to work from this location a minimum of two days a week. There is scope to work from Camden campus one day a week, if desired.
Informal enquiries relating to this role can be directed to Tessa Scott, Student Resolution and Compliance (Casework) Manager, at tscott@rvc.ac.uk
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Staff Clinician in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital
Staff clinician in Exotics Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery (Fixed Term – 6 months)
We are pleased to offer an exciting 6-month opportunity for a Staff Clinician in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery, starting July 2026. The successful candidate will join our dynamic Exotics team, primarily based at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital on our Camden campus, with occasional duties at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals at our Hawkshead campus.
This position is ideal for a clinician with strong experience in managing a wide range of exotic pets and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching final-year veterinary students during their Exotics rotation. The role also includes participation in the out-of-hours emergency rota.
The Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital is the first opinion small animal teaching hospital with a specialist exotics referral service for the Royal Veterinary College. You will enjoy a role providing high quality, patient focussed care by assisting with day-to-day hospital management planning, alongside the clinicians, residents, interns and students to ensure continued clinical care standards are met. We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- 30 days annual leave pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Concessionary days, paid CPD days, free access to the RVC online CPD catalogue and a very impressive pension scheme.
- Free membership to the on-site fitness centre
- On site café and restaurant
- Job satisfaction from providing first-class veterinary care to our local community.
- The warm glow from helping vet students develop lifelong skills.
- A great working environment with highly qualified and friendly staff
Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Dr. Joanna Hedley (Head of Exotics Service) email: jhedley@rvc.ac.uk
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Client Services Coordinator (Front of House - Accounts)
Clinical Science and Services
We are seeking an experienced and resourceful Client Services Co-Ordinator to join our unique and busy veterinary hospital.
This is a vital front-facing role that requires a high level of professionalism, empathy, and organisational skill. You will be the first point of contact for our clients and play an essential role in delivering exceptional service and support throughout their journey with us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greeting clients and providing a warm, welcoming experience
- Handling and accurately processing client and patient information
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies quickly and efficiently
- Dealing with incoming calls and emails
- Processing card and cash payments
- Processing and sending invoices in a timely and accurate manner
- Processing and sending insurance claims in a timely and accurate manner
- Liaising with clinical, non-clinical, and other internal departments
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in a client-facing role, ideally within a healthcare or veterinary setting
- Strong administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in basic accounts processes
- Experience handling insurance claims is highly desirable
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence in discussing sensitive topics with empathy and discretion
- Highly organised, conscientious, and diligent in your work
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and compassionate team, where your skills and contribution will be valued every day.
Normal working hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday, covering between the hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm, weekend cover as and when required in consultation with your line manager.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Michelle Bhogal –Client Services Manager on: 01707 669354 or email: mbhogal@rvc.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding this vacancy.
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.