Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse - FTC

We are looking for a motivated RVN to join our team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as an Ophthalmology Nurse on a fixed-term contract basis. SCVS are a specialist-led small animal hospital equipped with the expertise and knowledge to support the most complex of cases. Our recent expansion has provided us with a new purpose-built theatre complex, a two-storey facility housing a large client reception and waiting area, 10 new consulting rooms, along with a new rehabilitation centre. The improvements do not stop here, with further additions to include a new diagnostic suite and ICU area, plus much more. We have an outstanding team of recognised specialists across a multitude of disciplines. We also have a dedicated rehabilitation team who provide physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to aide post-operative recovery. The care and comfort of our patients is always at the front of our minds. Our advanced nursing team provide excellent care to all patients during their stay at SCVS. We also have a team of dedicated veterinary care assistants to ensure patients feel reassured and comforted during their stay. IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment-at every stage of their career. How You’ll Make a Difference As an Ophthalmology Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within our Ophthalmology service, supporting the daily case management of complex cases. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision-making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within your discipline. This is a part time position working approx 34hrs per week. Shift times are 09:00-18:00 or 10:00-19:00 Monday-Thursday plus a 1:5 Saturday rota (07:00-19:30 in Wards). This is a fixed term contract position which will be available to start from Summer 2026 for up to 12 months. General clinical duties include: * Lead ophthalmology-specific inpatient care * Assisting clinicians with consults and in theatre, including occasional scrub assisting * Admission/discharge of patients * Involvement in the preparation and administration of perioperative/postoperative medications * Assistance in the induction and monitoring of anaethesia * Patient preparation and recovery You Might Be a Great Fit If... You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in ophthalmologyand a desire to specialise in providing gold standard care to patients with a variety of conditions. You’ll bring: * Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS * Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in ophthalmology * Experience working with complex ophthalmology cases in a referral or advanced-care setting would be advantageous * Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams * A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement How We’ll Support You At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join you’ll benefit from: * A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads * Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership and l * Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and dis * A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement What We Offer Our Team Benefits may be subject to pro-rata on account of this being a part time, fixed term contract position. * 6.8 weeks' annual leave * Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service * Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay * Private Medical Insurance * Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme * £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave * RCVS and VDS fees covered * Pension scheme * Discounted veterinary care * Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Up to £16.83/hr DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr