Senior Surgical Nurse

AURA Veterinary Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced surgical nurse looking to take the next step in your career? AURA Veterinary is seeking a Senior Surgical Nurse to join our dedicated team, working alongside our Clinical Director, Professor Nick Bacon, to deliver the very best in surgical care.

At AURA, we are passionate about providing outstanding veterinary treatment, with a strong emphasis on patient welfare, clinical excellence, and teamwork. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where your skills and expertise will make a real difference to the lives of our patients. If you’re ready to advance your career in a leading referral hospital, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

AURA Veterinary is a world-renowned centre for excellence in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and interventional radiology based in Guildford. Our focus is on delivering the best possible outcomes for the dogs and cats who are referred to us for treatment. We offer secondary and tertiary-level clinical expertise and exceptional animal care, rooted in a commitment to uphold the highest standards in veterinary science.

The Role

As the Senior Surgical Nurse to Prof Nick Bacon, you’ll play a key role in our surgical team, working alongside world-class specialists and a dedicated nursing team to deliver the highest standards of patient care. You will:

1. Ensure our clients receive a five-star service supporting their patient journey with scheduling and follow-up support.
2. Assist in the planning of complex surgical procedures and perioperative patient management.
3. Perform and conduct advanced anaesthesia monitoring with the support of our anaesthesia team.
4. Support and train junior nurses and students.
5. Contribute to the development of surgical protocols and best practices.
6. Maintain and advance your clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with significant surgical experience
Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Passion for mentoring and supporting others
Ability to problem solve and work efficiently in a fast-paced, referral setting

Desirable – Advanced Nursing qualification

The Package

• £34,500 to £37,000 pa depending on qualifications.
• Four-day working week; 24 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 26.5 days after 3 years’ service.
• Funded and encouraged CPD.
• Internal CPD.
• Payment of your RCVS registration.
• Medical support including: 24/7 remote GP and physiotherapy.
• Work-based pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits, including a 24/7 helpline for emotional and practical support/employee assistance programmes.
• Staff Pet discount policy.
• 1-2-1 personalised wellbeing sessions.
• Death in service.
• Free parking.
• Scrubs/uniform laundered in-house.
• Annual flu vaccination and fresh fruit every week.

Applications can be submitted directly via our recruitment inbox. Please ensure to attach your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter for the role.