Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse – Specialist, Independent Referral Hospital | Surrey

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a passion for anaesthesia and referral-level care? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected multidisciplinary referral hospital in Surrey, supporting advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures within a dedicated anaesthesia team.

This role is ideal for an RVN looking to develop their career in referral nursing, working alongside specialist clinicians and experienced colleagues in a collaborative hospital environment.

The Role

• Provide anaesthesia support across surgical and diagnostic procedures within a busy referral hospital

• Assist with creating and implementing tailored anaesthesia plans for patients

• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia, surgery, and recovery

• Deliver exceptional patient care across the full peri-anaesthetic process

• Work closely with anaesthetists, veterinary surgeons, nurses, interns, and patient care assistants

• Support training and integration of new team members when required

• Participate in regular CPR and crash training

• Full-time rota typically includes a 4-day week

• 1:4 weekend rotation (reduced weekend commitment may be considered for part-time hours)

• Flexible or part-time working patterns available and open for discussion

About You

• Qualified and registered RVN with solid clinical nursing experience

• Previous referral nursing experience preferred

• Strong interest in anaesthesia and advanced patient care

• Anaesthesia certificate not essential – support for development encouraged

• Confident communicator who enjoys teamwork within a hospital setting

• Passionate about delivering high standards of compassionate patient care

Why Apply?

• Work within a specialist referral environment alongside an anaesthetist and dedicated anaesthesia nursing team

• Excellent opportunity to develop advanced anaesthesia skills

• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team culture

• Career progression within a leading referral setting

• Flexible working options available

Benefits include:

• Salary £35,000 

• Workplace pension

• Life assurance

• Company sick pay

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  📍 Location: Surrey 
  💼 Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time or Part Time Considered
  🕓 Working Pattern: 4-day week (full time) with 1:4 weekends – can be negotiable

If you’re looking to take the next step in your nursing career and develop your expertise in veterinary anaesthesia within a referral hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793 153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com