Specialist Veterinary Nurse - Cardiology (Part Time)

Location: West Cambridge Site

Working pattern: Part time - 3 days (22.5 hours) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 

Fixed Term: 12 months 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital as a Specialist Nurse working with as part of the Cardiology team. 

The Cardiology service is a key part of our multidisciplinary referral hospital and requires close communication with the other clinical services. There is a busy and variable caseload, which will require you to be adaptable, be an excellent communicator and have the ability to work well under pressure. 

The successful applicant will be involved in specialist Cardiology consultations, diagnostic investigations (e.g. echocardiograms and ECG Holter analysis), minimally invasive cardiac procedures (e.g. pacemaker implantation) and inpatient management as well as clinical research. They will also be involved on our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for nursing and problem-solving, and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential. 

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.  

Informal enquiries about this role, please contact Mr Jose Novo Matos by email on: jms330@cam.ac.uk 

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available in the Further Particulars document enclosed with this advert. If you are viewing this advert on an external site, please visit the University's job pages for access. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

The closing date is midnight on Sunday 17 May 2026

Interviews will be held early in June 2026

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Please quote reference PP49421 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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