At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking a confident and motivated Surgery and Anaesthesia Nurse to join our team at Blaise Referral Hospital on a full-time basis.
Located in Longbridge, Birmingham, our veterinary hospital is one of the largest multidisciplinary referral hospitals in the UK. With state-of-the-art equipment to treat up to 10,000 pets a year, our brilliant team provide the very best veterinary care and support to clients, pets and referring vets.
Our veterinary referral services include Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, ECC, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue Surgery.
At Blaise, we have a specialist-led 24-hour emergency and critical care service in partnership with Vets Now, providing out-of-hours and emergency pet care for Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Practice Highlights
One of the largest multidisciplinary referral hospitals in the UK
Located in Longbridge, Birmingham
State-of-the-art equipment supporting treatment for up to 10,000 pets a year
Services include Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, ECC, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue Surgery
Specialist-led 24-hour emergency and critical care service
Out-of-hours and emergency pet care provided in partnership with Vets Now
Senior clinical role within the surgery nursing team
Working across Soft Tissue, Orthopaedics and Neurology
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Surgery and Anaesthesia Nurse, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to referral patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll support patients from admission through to discharge, assisting with surgical procedures, anaesthesia planning and monitoring, recovery care and communication across the clinical team. You’ll also help ensure facilities and equipment are maintained to a high standard, supporting the smooth running of both surgery and anaesthesia services.
Working Pattern
Full-time role
40 hours per week over 4 days, Day off varies each week
Shifts rotate between 8:00am to 6:00pm, 9:00am to 7:00pm and 10:00am to 8:00pm
General Responsibilities Include:
Support anaesthesia services across the hospital, working closely with anaesthetists and clinical colleagues
Assist with anaesthetic planning, induction, monitoring and recovery for referral patients
Use and interpret multiparameter monitoring equipment to support patient safety
Support surgical services across Soft Tissue, Orthopaedics and Neurology
Prepare patients, theatres, equipment and surgical environments for procedures
Assist surgeons as scrub assistant where required
Maintain theatre sterility and high standards of infection control
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working within a specialist referral environment and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
Referral experience, or strong experience in a busy hospital environment
A strong interest in surgery and anaesthesia
Good understanding of anaesthesia, analgesia and patient monitoring
Confidence using and interpreting multiparameter monitoring equipment
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain focused in a busy environment
A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance and continuous improvement
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
A varied and rewarding nursing role within a multidisciplinary referral hospital
Opportunities to develop advanced skills across surgery, anaesthesia and referral patient care
Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
6.6 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
£1,250 Management and Clinical CPD allowance plus 24 hours paid leave
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Pension scheme
Discounted veterinary care
Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
