The position will appeal to those that enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive team environment that offers flexibility and family-friendly working patterns. We welcome newly trained specialists looking for a large collegiate team to further consolidate their skills, as well as more established specialists that thrive in teaching and want a better work-life blend. You will be expected to take an active role in the clinical activities of the section, providing the highest standards of clinical care. In addition, participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching supervision and mentoring is expected. 

The section is equipped with a 0.27T MRI (Hallmarq), a CT (Canon Aquilion Exceed LB with Qalibra platform for standing horses and horses under GA), a gamma camera (MIE), high end ultrasound unit (GE Vivid E9, GE Logic Fortis), digital radiography (Varex, SoundEklin) with a high output generator (Sapphire Rad, Varex) and multiple portable x-ray units. 

We are looking for candidates with a RCVS registrable degree in veterinary medicine, who hold or are eligible to sit the examination for a postgraduate diploma of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging or the American College of Veterinary Radiology.

Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Prof Daniel Chan (Head of Department) email: dchan@rvc.ac.uk, or, Prof Andrew Fiske-Jackson (Head of RVC Equine) email: afiskejackson@rvc.ac.uk or Freddie Dash (Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging) rdash1@rvc.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Reporting Unit: Academic

Salary: Competitive Salary
Permanent / Full Time

This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in surgical nursing with some exposure to neurology cases. You can expect hands on nursing of various surgical conditions including Orthopaedic, Soft tissue and Ophthalmology patients. In addition, you will be involved in assisting with postoperative rehabilitation of patients.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), working a range of shifts with occasional night work.

Weekends are 1 in 4 with 2 days off in lieu.

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 3 concessionary days and 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 further information, or to arrange a visit, before applying please contact Nadine Rogers, Head Surgery Ward RVN, on narogers@rvc.ac.uk to apply online please visit our website: www.rvc.ac.uk

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: £33,415 to £39,518 Inclusive of London Weighting and Nursing Allowance
Fixed Term / Full Time

We invite applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer in Equine Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in the Department of Clinical Science and Services. The service is integrated into the large team of specialists at the RVC’s Equine Referral Hospital, located in our Hawkshead Campus, a 15-minute train ride from the centre of cosmopolitan London and near a number of international airports. 

The position will appeal to those that enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive team environment that offers flexibility and family-friendly working patterns. We welcome newly trained specialists looking for a large collegiate team to further consolidate their skills, as well as more established specialists who thrive in teaching and want a better work-life blend. 

You will be expected to take an active role in the clinical activities of the section, providing an efficient and proactive approach to clinical duties resulting in the highest standards of clinical care for patients as well as undertake an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching including formal and informal group teaching and seminars for undergraduates. You will also be expected to supervise and mentor postgraduate students as required. 

The section is equipped with a standing equine MRI (Hallmarq veterinary imaging), a state-of-the-art CT scanner (Canon Aqilion Exceed LB, Qalibra), Scintigraphy unit (MIE), several ultrasound units (GE Logic fortis, E9, R9), digital radiography (DRGEM) and fluoroscopy (Philips BV Endura).

We are looking for candidates with a RCVS registrable degree in veterinary science, who hold or are eligible to sit the examination for a postgraduate diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. 

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus 3 concessionary days and 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

Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Professor Daniel Chan (Head of Department) email: dchan@rvc.ac.uk, Professor Andy Fiske-Jackson (Clinical Director) email: afiskejackson@rvc.ac.uk , or Dr Freddie Dash email: rdash1@rvc.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Reporting Unit: Academic

Salary: Competitive Salary
Permanent / Full Time

This is a part - time position working a total of 23 hours a week. Thursday and Friday NIGHTS only. 8 pm - 8.30 am.

This position is ideal for an RVN keen to develop their nursing career and specialise in surgical and neurology nursing. You can expect hands on nursing of various neurological and surgical conditions including Orthopaedic, Soft tissue and Ophthalmology patients in the ward area. In addition, you will be involved in assisting with postoperative rehabilitation of patients.

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 (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 further information, or to arrange a visit, before applying please contact Nadine Rogers Senior Surgery Ward RVN on nrogers@rvc.ac.uk to apply online please visit our website: www.rvc.ac.uk

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: £38,415 to £45,518 Pro Rata Per Annum (£25, 242.50 to £29,909.88 per annum) Including London Weighting and Night Nurse Allowance
Permanent / Part Time

 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 full time position working 35 hours 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. Part time working hours would be considered, please get in contact to discuss this further.

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 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 to arrange a visit, please contact Jessica Gilby on jgilby@rvc.ac.uk 

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK. 

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: £32,829 to £38,811 Per Annum Including London Weighting and Nursing Allowance
Permanent / Full Time

The successful applicant will be passionate about providing a high level of client and patient care, sharing knowledge with colleagues and students, and having strong clinical experience. Although training will be provided for exotic species, previous experience will be an advantage.

Regular in- house training is provided in conjunction with access to external CPD. 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 
• 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.
• A great working environment with highly qualified and friendly staff

Royal Veterinary College is currently the QS number 1 ranked veterinary school in the world and a great organisation to work for.

For queries, contact Megan Jones-Walters, Lead Veterinary Nurse at mjoneswalters@rvc.ac.uk

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK

Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026

Reporting Unit: Animal Care

Salary: £27,226 to £27,837 Per Annum Including London Weighting
Fixed Term / Full Time

This role offers an excellent opportunity to use and develop your skills in all aspects of our busy Front of House, delivering the best level of comprehensive care and customer service to our patients, clients and the veterinary community.  You will work alongside RVC clinical teams and students, to provide a friendly and professional customer focused service. 

The successful applicant will be passionate about providing a high level of customer service, sharing knowledge with colleagues and students and have experience of reception work in a busy client focused environment and an enthusiastic and personable approach to client and patient care. CPD is both encouraged and funded. 

Full training will be given for this unique role. 

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 

To discuss the role further please contact Kerry Hayes on 01707 669865 or kehayes@rvc.ac.uk 

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Reporting Unit: Administrative

Salary: £29,329 to £31,930 Pro Rata Per Annum Including London Weighting
Permanent / Part Time

Are you a passionate, dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse interested in joining our fantastic team at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals?

Working in our small animal teaching hospital, you will get the opportunity to develop your nursing career in a referral environment by working alongside a strong team of veterinary specialists, using state-of-the-art equipment for a range of interesting and challenging cases. 

*Referral nursing experience is not required as full specialist training and support is provided.

Our nursing team is split into the following specialised areas:

• Emergency and Critical Care
• Theatre
• Anaesthesia
• Neurology and rehabilitation (Wards and Hydrotherapy)
• Surgery wards including Ophthalmology, Soft tissue and Orthopaedics
• Internal Medicine including wards, Radioactive Iodine and Endoscopy 
• Oncology
• Dispensary
• Transfusion Medicine Service 
• Cardiology and Cardiothoracic 
• Dermatology

 Whether you’re looking for a full time, part time, permanent, fixed term, day, or night position register your interest in a future role by clicking ‘APPLY’ and uploading your CV. 

Please note: you must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse or Student Veterinary Nurse awaiting registration to be considered. 

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
• Up to 5 CPD days
• 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 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus 

If you’re thinking about a career in referral nursing but unsure what to expect, we would be happy to arrange for you to come along for an informal visit to the hospital to allow you to experience first-hand the fantastic learning and working environment and facilities that we have to offer and learn more about our nursing specialisms.

To arrange a visit, please contact our Clinical Support Manager, Betsy Malamah-Thomas on qmhanurserecruitment@rvc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 Dec 2025

Reporting Unit: Vet Nurse

Salary: Competitive Salary
Full-Time, Part-Time, Fixed-Term, Permanent, Days or Nights