Research Veterinary Nurse

We have an exciting opening a qualified veterinary nurse to join our research team working to improve the diagnosis, treatment and management of common health issues affecting older cats.

The position is based at the Camden Campus of the RVC, working within a team of 6 academics, one post-doctoral research fellow and 6 PhD students with undergraduate veterinary students joining the group for their research projects. Clinical case material for our research is seen at the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital and the PDSA in Bow on two mornings of the week with associated laboratory work and processing of samples taking the rest of these days. Maintaining the case database and organising the sample archive are important tasks. We run multiple projects (retrospective and prospective) and this position is crucial to the success of our research programme. If you are motivated to make a difference to the lives of older cats, interested in facilitating research and contributing to the research questions that are addressed, this is the job for you.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
• Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

For informal discussions about the role please contact Jonathon Elliot - jelliott@rvc.ac.uk

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