Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Orthopaedic Registered Veterinary Nurse - Hospital Role

£32k - £35k per annum
Full-time

Registered Veterinary Nurse (Orthopaedics & Theatre) – East London Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a passion for theatre and orthopaedic surgery to join a busy 24-hour small animal hospital in the East London area . This role is ideal for an experienced RVN who thrives in a surgical environment and enjoys being at the heart of patient care during complex procedures.

The Role

  • Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

  • Weekends: 1:4 weekends (with TOIL)

  • Bank Holidays: Up to 3 per year

  • On-Call: Last-resort on-call rotation

  • Salary: £32,000–£35,000 (DOE)

You’ll work closely with the hospital’s orthopaedic surgeon, ensuring smooth and efficient patient flow throughout theatre. When orthopaedic cases aren’t scheduled, you’ll assist across other surgical areas within the hospital.

This position offers fantastic exposure to a high surgical caseload and the chance to develop your orthopaedic skills within a large, well-equipped referral and first opinion hospital. The site boasts a CT scanner , in-house laboratory , and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team including advanced practitioners in surgery and medicine .

The hospital team includes over 20 vets, 25+ RVNs, student nurses, and dedicated clinical assistants — creating a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment. You’ll also have mentorship from a senior theatre RVN , deputy head nurses, and a hospital manager with a wealth of experience supporting career development.

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to explore a Theatre Lead position in the future, offering further responsibility and an enhanced salary.

About You

  • RCVS-registered nurse with strong theatre and surgical experience

  • Confident assisting in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries

  • Organised, proactive, and enjoys working in a fast-paced hospital 

  • Keen to develop skills and contribute to ongoing theatre improvements

Why Apply?

  • Join a large, supportive team in a leading 24-hour hospital

  • Excellent facilities including CT and advanced surgical suites

  • Clear progression pathway, including future Theatre Lead opportunities

  • Strong culture of teamwork, mentorship, and clinical excellence

Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance

  • Paid lunch breaks

  • Private medical healthcare scheme 

Location: East London Area
Employment type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 (DOE)

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers
Show phone number | ✉️

Vacancy posted 8 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Orthopaedic Registered Veterinary Nurse - Hospital Role in North East London vacancy
  • £30k - £35k per annum

     ...Registered Veterinary Nurse – Orthopaedics | East London We’re assisting a large, modern 24-hour hospital in East London looking for a confident RVN who thrives in theatre and is keen to step into a dedicated Orthopaedic Nurse role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone... 
    Suggested
    40 hours/week
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Shift work
    Weekend work

    Global Veterinary Careers

    East London
    11 days ago
  • £35k - £39k per annum

     ...One of our fabulous nurses has started their parenting adventure, creating an opportunity for an experienced hospital RVN with a keen interest in the theatre environment, to...  ...into a maternity cover Senior Theatre Veterinary Nurse role until next spring. ​ *We could consider... 
    Suggested
    40 hours/week
    Full-time
    Relief staff

    Goddard Veterinary Group

    Wanstead, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £35k - £41.13k per annum

     ...February 2027 in our largest 24-hour hospital in the group: Wanstead Hospital. About your new role! Our night RVN’s are no...  ...supported by the late shift day nurses, who cross over for the start of...  ...react appropriately.  – Assist veterinary surgeons in theatre, with inpatient... 
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Part-time
    Fixed-term contract
    Relief staff
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Rotating shifts
    Afternoon shift

    Goddard Veterinary Group

    Wanstead, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £35k - £39k per annum

     ...Welcome to Wanstead Hospital! We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Veterinary Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, supporting colleagues...  ...across the practice. About your new role! Our ideal candidate is someone who naturally... 
    Suggested
    40 hours/week
    Full-time
    Relief staff
    Rotating shifts

    Goddard Veterinary Group

    Wanstead, Greater London
    a month ago
  • £20 - £30 per hour

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Locum Veterinary Nurse – Limehouse Location: Limehouse Employment Type: Temporary Locum Rate: £20 – £30 per hour depending on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Locum Veterinary Nurse... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Temporary
    Locum
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Limehouse, Greater London
    5 days ago
  • £34k - £39k per annum

     ...Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse – North East London Area An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RVN to join a large and busy 24-hour hospital in the North East London area . This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who thrives in a diverse hospital setting... 
    40 hours/week
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Weekend work

    Global Veterinary Careers

    North East London
    8 days ago
  • £32k - £35k per annum

     ...Registered Veterinary Nurse – North East London Area A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a busy and growing 24-hour hospital in the North East London area . This role is ideal for a confident nurse who enjoys... 
    40 hours/week
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Weekend work

    Global Veterinary Careers

    North East London
    8 days ago
  • £20 - £30 per hour

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Veterinary Dental Nurse – Lewisham Night Location: Lewisham Night Employment Type: Temporary Locum Rate: £20 – £30 per hour depending on experience. About the Role We are looking for a caring and professional Veterinary Dental... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary
    Locum
    Night shift
    Rotating shifts

    Locum Meds

    Lewisham, Greater London
    5 days ago
  • £32k - £38k per annum

     ...patient care and wants to work in a practice where nurses are trusted, supported and encouraged to...  ...their clinical skills. This modern, independent veterinary hospital in North London is looking to welcome another Registered Veterinary Nurse to its growing team. You'll... 
    Long-term contract
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Visa sponsorship
    Rotating shifts
    Weekend work
    North East London
    24 days ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Emergency Hornchurch Location: Emergency Hornchurch Employment Type: Part-Time flexible...  ...0 per year pro rata depending on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a... 
    Part-time
    Flexible hours
    Rotating shifts

    Locum Meds

    Hornchurch, Greater London
    a month ago
  • £20 - £30 per hour

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Fenny Stratford Location: Fenny Stratford Employment Type: Temporary Locum Rate...  ...£20 – £30 per hour depending on experience. About the Role Our client in Fenny Stratford is looking to appoint a Registered... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary
    Locum

    Locum Meds

    Stratford, Greater London
    a month ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse – Bexley Location: Bexley Employment Type: Part-Time flexible shifts Salary: £...  ...0 per year pro rata depending on experience. About the Role We are currently recruiting an experienced Registered Veterinary... 
    Long-term contract
    Part-time
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Bexley, Greater London
    23 days ago
  • £28k - £34k per annum

     ...practice in East London is looking to welcome an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse into their friendly, supportive and highly motivated team....  ...ward care or coaching and supporting others. The Role: Monitoring general anaesthetics Theatre and... 
    40 hours/week
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Day shift
    East London
    18 days ago
  • £35k - £38k per annum

     ...emergency and inpatient care and are looking for a role that offers both a varied caseload and an...  ...could be a great fit. This busy independent veterinary hospital in North East London that's looking to welcome a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to its experienced out-of-... 
    Long-term contract
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Rotating shifts
    North East London
    24 days ago
  • £32k - £36k per annum

     ...basis. ​ ​ About your new role! ​ ​ Our new team member will...  ...RVN, and enthusiastic trainee nurses. ​ ​ This role is full-time...  ...branch Saturday and 1:10 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation with TOIL. You...  ...nursing care. – Assist the veterinary surgeon in theatre and during... 
    Full-time
    Traineeship
    Monday to Friday
    Rotating shifts

    Goddard Vet Group

    Barking, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £23.01k - £25.64k per annum

     ...per week. ​ ​ About your new role! ​ ​ On the outskirts of...  ...0 Sunday rotation in Wanstead Hospital. You will be rota ‘d to 1 bank...  ...from your established trainee nurse, regional manager and regional...  ...routinely conducting advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive... 
    Part-time
    Night shift
    Rotating shifts
    Weekend work
    3 days/week

    Goddard Veterinary Group

    Barking, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £32k per annum

     ...happier owners. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-orientated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Orchard Vets on a full-time basis....  ...development of patient care within the practice. This role will involve working across our Bassett, Fair Oak, Romsey and... 
    40 hours/week
    Full-time
    Monday to Friday
    Flexible hours
    Day shift

    IVC Evidensia

    Romford, Greater London
    9 days ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Vet Nurse – Romford Location:...  ...on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has...  ...treatment and recovery. Assist veterinary surgeons with procedures and operations...  .... Requirements RCVS registered veterinary nurse Strong... 
    Part-time
    Flexible hours
    Rotating shifts

    Locum Meds

    Romford, Greater London
    4 days ago
  • £26k - £38k per annum

     ...year depending on experience About the Role We are seeking a skilled and compassionate RVN to join a professional veterinary team in Chigwell . This is an excellent...  ...support to pet owners Requirements RCVS registered professional with relevant qualification... 
    Long-term contract
    Full-time

    Locum Meds

    Chigwell, Essex
    more than 2 months ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has...  ...Key Responsibilities Support veterinary procedures and consultations. Provide inpatient nursing care. Assist with anesthesia...  ...owners. Requirements RCVS registered veterinary nurse Strong... 
    Part-time
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Chigwell, Essex
    25 days ago
  • £28k - £45k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Senior Veterinary Nurse – Chigwell Emergency Location: Chigwell...  ...depending on experience. About the Role A well established practice in Chigwell...  ...veterinary nurses. Requirements Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification. RCVS... 
    Hourly pay
    Full-time
    Locum
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Locum Meds

    Chigwell, Essex
    9 days ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Vet Nurse – Chingford Location:...  ...on experience. About the Role We are currently recruiting...  ...a well equipped, professional veterinary environment. Key Responsibilities...  .... Requirements RCVS registered veterinary nurse Strong... 
    Part-time
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Chingford, Greater London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Part-Time Registered Veterinary Nurse RVN – Barking Location: Barking Employment Type: Part-Time flexible shifts...  ...00 per year pro rata depending on experience About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Part-... 
    Part-time
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Barking, Greater London
    4 days ago
  • £20 - £30 per hour

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Vet Nurse – Romford Location:...  ...on experience. About the Role We are looking for a caring...  ...Vet Nurse to join a friendly veterinary team in Romford . This is an...  ...communication. Requirements RCVS registered veterinary nurse Strong... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary
    Locum
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Romford, Greater London
    24 days ago
  • £28k - £45k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Registered Veterinary Nurse RVN –   Chigwell Location: Chigwell Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: £28000 – £45000 per year depending on experience. About the Role We are looking for a caring and professional Registered Veterinary... 
    Long-term contract
    Full-time

    Locum Meds

    Chigwell, Essex
    4 days ago
  • £29k - £46k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Vet Nurse – Farm Animal Harold Wood...  ...on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has...  ...Key Responsibilities Support veterinary procedures and consultations....  ...owners. Requirements Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification... 
    Permanent

    Locum Meds

    Harold Wood, Greater London
    4 days ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Veterinary Nurse – Chigwell Location: Chigwell Employment Type: Part-Time flexible shifts Salary: £22...  ...2000 per year pro rata depending on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary... 
    Long-term contract
    Part-time
    Flexible hours

    Locum Meds

    Chigwell, Essex
    4 days ago
  • £20 - £30 per hour

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Veterinary Nurse – Ilford Location: Ilford Employment Type:...  ...depending on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available...  ...advice to clients. Requirements Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification. RCVS... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary
    Locum
    Rotating shifts

    Locum Meds

    Ilford, Greater London
    4 days ago
  • £28k - £45k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Veterinary Nurse – Falconwood Location: Falconwood Employment...  ...depending on experience. About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available...  ...to clients. Requirements RCVS registered veterinary nurse Strong... 
    Full-time
    Rotating shifts

    Locum Meds

    Falconwood, Greater London
    a month ago
  • £22k - £32k per annum

     ...JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Surgical Veterinary Nurse – Fenny Stratford Location: Fenny Stratford...  ...depending on experience. About the Role A well established practice in Fenny...  ...nurses. Requirements RCVS registered veterinary nurse Strong organizational... 
    Part-time
    Flexible hours
    Rotating shifts

    Locum Meds

    Stratford, Greater London
    a month ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Orthopaedic Registered Veterinary Nurse - Hospital Role. Be the first to apply!