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Rotating Veterinary Nurse Internship

Pride Veterinary Referrals | 12-month fixed-term contract

Applications are now open until Monday 16th February 2026

We are excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity at Pride Veterinary Referrals - a 12-month Rotating Veterinary Nurse Internship, the first programme of its kind within IVC Evidensia. Designed for RVNs looking to develop their skills within a specialist-led referral environment, this structured internship combines hands-on clinical rotations with dedicated mentorship, protected study time and in-house CPD.

This role offers a unique chance to build a strong foundation in referral nursing while being fully supported as part of a large, experienced hospital team.

About the job

As a Veterinary Nurse Intern, you will be employed on a 12-month fixed-term contract and rotate through core referral disciplines, gaining broad exposure to advanced caseloads and specialist-led care.

You will rotate through:

  • Theatre & Anaesthesia
  • Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Wards


    • Rotations follow a structured 6-week rolling rota to ensure balanced exposure and continuity of clinical support. You will work alongside experienced nurses, clinicians and specialists, developing confidence and competence across inpatient care, anaesthesia support, advanced nursing techniques and emergency care.

    Alongside your clinical role, you will take part in a formal training programme including:

  • Funded RECOVER BLS & ALS certification
  • Monthly Journal Club
  • Monthly in-house seminars delivered by nurses and clinicians
  • Completion of a clinical audit
  • Required completion of IVC Evidensia referral nurse online training
  • 3 hours of protected study time per week


    • You will also contribute to the weekend and on-call rota, supporting Pride's out-of-hours services as part of the wider nursing team.

    This programme delivers 45+ hours of CPD across the 12 months, alongside day-to-day experiential learning in a referral setting.

    About the practice

    Pride Veterinary Referrals is a large, multi-disciplinary referral hospital offering gold-standard care across a wide range of specialties. Our facilities include 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, CT, MRI and digital x-ray, multiple ultrasound rooms, endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, plus dedicated chemo and radio-iodine treatment areas.

    You'll be joining a friendly, supportive and highly skilled nursing team, working alongside specialists and advanced practitioners in a collaborative learning environment. Pride has a strong reputation for developing nurses, and this internship represents a renewed commitment to supporting early referral nurse career pathways.

    Candidate requirements

  • RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse
  • Ideally 6-18 months post-qualification experience (hospital experience desirable), though we will welcome applications from newly qualified RVNs too
  • Enthusiastic about learning and developing within a referral environment
  • Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
  • Willingness to participate in a rotating rota, including weekends and on-call
  • This role would suit an RVN who is keen to explore referral nursing, build confidence across disciplines, and progress their career with structured support.


    • Working pattern

  • 12 month internship beginning May 2026
  • Average 38 hours per week
  • Rotational shift patterns across clinical services
  • Participation in weekend and on-call rota
  • 3 hours protected study time per week included within working hours


    • Salary and benefits

  • Salary: £29,000 per annum
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Funded RECOVER BLS & ALS certification
  • Extensive in-house CPD and structured training programme
  • Access to IVC Evidensia Academy and learning resources
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
  • Discounted staff pet care
  • Access to our Pawsome Benefits reward platform
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