Veterinary Nurse - Clinical Care Coordinator
Derby, Derbyshire, England
Primary Care - Vet Nurse – Small Animal /
Scarsdale Vets, Pride Park [2102] /
On-site
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 an organised, proactive Clinical Care Coordinator and Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at Scarsdale Vets on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RVN who enjoys inpatient care, theatre nursing and client communication, while also taking responsibility for coordinating the daily workflow and organisation of hospital inpatients.
As Clinical Care Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring patients receive exceptional clinical care while supporting clear communication between clients, Veterinary Surgeons, the hospital team and referral colleagues.
Practice Highlights
* Varied role combining clinical nursing with inpatient workflow coordination
* Opportunity to work across theatre, anaesthesia, wards and consultations
* Collaborative hospital environment working with first opinion, referral and wider clinical teams
* Exposure to advanced procedures such as BOAS, orthopaedics and laparoscopic surgery, with training provided where required
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you will be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients while supporting excellent client experiences.
You’ll help oversee the daily organisation of hospital inpatients, supporting patient flow, clinical standards and communication across the hospital. Working closely with Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and referral colleagues, you’ll help ensure patients receive consistent, well-coordinated care throughout their hospital journey.
Working Pattern
* 38 hours per week across a 4-day working week
* 1 late shift per week, working 8:30am-7:00pm
* Remaining 3 shifts worked on a rota basis, averaging 8.5 hours per day between 7:30am and 7:00pm
* 1 in 6 weekends
* 1 to 2 Bank Holidays per year
* Participation in the weekend and Bank Holiday on-call rota
General Responsibilities
* Coordinate the daily inpatient workflow and support the smooth organisation of hospital cases
* Liaise with clients, providing clear patient updates and supporting discharge appointments
* Organise VAN transfers and work collaboratively with first opinion, hospital and referral colleagues
* Deliver high standards of nursing care across theatre, anaesthesia, wards and consultations
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a confident and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of care. You’ll bring:
* Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
* Experience working in clinical practice, with growing confidence in medical and surgical nursing
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
* Good organisational skills and the ability to coordinate workflow effectively in a busy hospital environment
* A proactive approach to learning, reflection 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 supportive hospital environment
* Opportunities to develop your specific nursing interests through subject-specific learning pathways in our dedicated Nurse Academy
* Clear career development with progression opportunities into Senior Nurse, Referral and leadership roles, as well as clinical supervisor, mentoring and certificate pathways
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* 6.6 weeks' annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
* 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
* £550 CPD allowance plus 24 hours' paid leave
* RCVS and VDS fees covered
* Pension scheme
* Discounted veterinary care
* Voluntary benefits, including the 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.
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £31,000 DOE
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