Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Surbiton

£30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience and role)

A well-established, growing veterinary hospital is seeking a talented, practical and people-focused Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its Emergency & Critical Care team in Surbiton.

This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy being clinically hands-on, thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and take pride in delivering outstanding standards of patient and client care.

This is a highly practical, front-line clinical nursing role. You will:

• Take ownership of hospitalised patients and manage day-to-day clinical flow alongside the veterinary surgeons
• Maintain exceptional standards of inpatient care at all times
• Be fully involved in emergency and critical care nursing procedures
• Work collaboratively with vets and the wider team to drive efficiency and clinical excellence
• Support and mentor Student Veterinary Nurses, leading by example
• Help promote a positive, calm and professional hospital environment

You will be encouraged to fully utilise and develop your advanced nursing skills on a daily basis, from complex patient monitoring through to emergency interventions.

This is not a supporting role – this is hands‑on emergency and critical care nursing at its best.

A flexible and sustainable working approach is offered:

• 8am – 8pm
• 7 days on, 7 days off

• 8pm – 8am
• 7 days on, 14 days off

This opportunity would suit an RVN who combines strong clinical ability with excellent people skills.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Are highly practical and enjoy being hands‑on
• Feel confident managing hospitalised patients and prioritising workload
• Have a friendly and approachable manner with clients and colleagues
• Communicate clearly, professionally and with empathy
• Thrive within a team of mixed experience levels
• Have a positive, problem‑solving mindset
• Have a strong clinical foundation and are ready for your next challenge
• Are motivated to grow, develop and take on more responsibility

Most importantly, you understand that excellent emergency care is not only about clinical skill, but also about reassuring owners, supporting colleagues and remaining calm under pressure.

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £38,000, depending on experience and role
• £1,000 annual learning and development budget
• Funded internal and external training
• A structured training pathway tailored to your role
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Strong and supportive team culture, with regular team events
• Genuine long‑term career progression opportunities

If you are ready to step into an Emergency and Critical Care role where your practical skills are valued, your contribution is recognised and your career development is actively supported, Nurse Seekers would be pleased to hear from you.