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Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Wards - Maternity Full-Time | 1:5 Weekend & Bank Holiday Rota Included | Guildford Key Requirements (Essential)To be considered for this role, you must have: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) status with the RCVS Strong inpatient nursing skills , ideally within a hospital or referral environment A proactive and motivated approach with a strong desire to develop advanced clinical nursing skills The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team A commitment to delivering exceptional patient care to the highest clinical standards Willingness to participate in the weekend and bank holiday nursing rota About AURA Veterinary AURA Veterinary is a world-renowned referral centre for oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and interventional radiology , based in Guildford.Our mission is to achieve the best possible outcomes for dogs and cats referred to us for treatment by providing secondary and tertiary-level expertise alongside exceptional patient care. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in veterinary science, innovation, and compassionate care .Our state-of-the-art hospital includes: Four operating theatres 160-slice CT scanner with injector pump C-arm fluoroscopy unit Cell-salvage autotransfusion unit Intra-operative imaging with Near-InfraRed Fluorescence (NIRF) Dedicated interventional radiology suite Minimally invasive surgical equipment Cystoscopy, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy facilities Two chemotherapy rooms and hood room Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) Digital radiography and full in-house laboratoryAbout the RoleThe Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality inpatient and wards-based care within our referral hospital.You will work closely with our specialists, residents, interns, Senior RVNs, RVNs, and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) to ensure every patient receives the highest level of clinical care and attention.This role is primarily wards-based and focuses on inpatient management , including critical care and one-to-one nursing when required . It offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated RVN to develop advanced clinical nursing skills in a specialist referral environment .Key Responsibilities Patient Care Deliver exceptional inpatient and wards-based nursing care to referred patients Provide critical care and intensive monitoring when required Ensure patient welfare, comfort, and recovery needs are consistently met Clinical Support Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary clinical team Support advanced diagnostics, treatments, and specialist procedures Clinical Development Develop and apply advanced nursing skills within a referral hospital environment Maintain high clinical standards and contribute to continuous improvementBenefits Holiday & Professional Support 24 days annual leave including bank holidays , increasing to 26.5 days after 3 years service CPD allowance RCVS subscription paid Employee Benefits Workplace pension scheme Staff Pet Discount Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Recruitment referral reward scheme Death in service scheme Free parking Weekly fresh fruit delivery Wellbeing Programme Online GP access Unlimited mental health counselling Employee Assistance Programme Healthcare benefits Savings and discounts via BenefitHub Annual flu jabApplyFor more information or to arrange an informal chat or visit , please email [email protected] and either the Nursing Manager or Hospital Director will contact you.To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] ._Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date._Equality, Diversity & InclusionAt AURA, we believe diversity and inclusion drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence . We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees and fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contractContract length: 6 - 12 monthsPay: 32,445.00-35,020.00 per yearBenefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Shuttle service providedExperience: Veterinary Nursing: 2 years (preferred)Licence/Certification: RCVS Registration (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person