Discover referral nursing

Our referral nursing teams are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and are supported to continually develop their knowledge, through a culture of team-work and continual learning, which is a core aspect to all our referral hospitals.

 

Referral nurses can be involved in a vast array of different areas, and can gain additional qualifications in their area of specialisation. Some specific nursing roles within referrals include: theatre/surgery, internal medicine, oncology, anaesthesia, ICU, opthalmology, exotics, care of inpatients, imaging, neurology and more.
 

Learn more about referral nursing

Find the perfect career for you

inspiring vet care has an extensive network of first opinion and referral hospitals across the UK, offering a wide range of rewarding, flexible and well-supportive roles.
 

Find the place to grow your nursing career with inspiring vet care

Veterinary Nurses are the foundation of every veterinary hospital and practice; from caring for in-patients, blood tests, providing the best information to clients in consults, to the specialised work of our referral nurses in areas like neurology, oncology, and more. 

Whatever path you choose for your nursing career, inspiring vet care is here to support you in discovering your next opportunity, whether that's continuing to develop in a first-opinion practice with the opportunities to grow that you deserve, exploring a new area of interest, specialising, or moving into a management role. Our nurses are Clinical Managers, Farm Techs, Equine Nurses, Student Nurses, Mental Health First Aiders, Head Nurses, Emergency Nurses...and more. 
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Wherever your nursing journey takes you, we are here to support you, because our vet nurses are vital and valued members of our clinical teams.


"They say you do what you love, and you never feel like you're working, which has definitely been my experience"

 

- Saskia Walmsley, RVN

Hear from our amazing nurses:

“Coming into a practice that was so supportive of its nurses and being part of this team really helped me come out of my shell.” Emily Frost, RVN

“I’ve developed my skills and knowledge and the trust of my colleagues and our clients. It’s a great feeling. Everyone here is willing to help you learn” Beatrice Jones, RVN

“You really can utilise all of your skills and do everything that you've been trained for. It’s great.” Pippa Manning, Head Nurse

What's special about a nursing career with us?

Large network, local feel

All of our practices enjoy clinical independence, a local feel embedded within their community, and the support and resources of our network

Shape your own career

Our global network means a wide range of roles and opportunities to continue your career path, if that's the route that feels right for you

Support to develop

All our nurses are supported with CPD and opportunities to continue to develop their knowledge