Radioactive Iodine Nurse

Langford Veterinary Services; Langford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in England is seeking a part-time RVN to work with their radioactive iodine service. The candidate will be responsible for organizing treatments and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. A passion for cat care and excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. This role offers flexibility and various wellbeing benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and a supportive environment.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday per year

Employee discount

Cycle-to-work scheme

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Meticulous organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for working with cats and supporting caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Organise and book radioiodine orders and ensure compliance.
• Assist with patient care and treatment sessions.
• Communicate effectively with caregivers and prepare updates.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cat care

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a part‑time RVN to work 30 hours per week within our radioactive iodine service at the world‑renowned Feline Centre at Langford Vets. The ideal candidate will have meticulous organisational and communication skills, along with a passion for working with cats and supporting caregivers. This part‑time role consists of 30 hours a week, divided across Monday to Friday, and involves working alongside the Feline Centre nurses, animal care assistants and RCVS Feline Medicine Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Organise and book radioiodine orders, including collection of iodine on arrival and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Set up treatment wards and assist with treatment sessions, track patient progress, organise sedations, transfer and restrain patients.
• Organise admission schedules, check the diary, contact caregivers to confirm appointment slots.
• Assist with admission of patients for treatment sessions, communicate effectively with caregivers and provide follow‑up during hospitalisation.
• Provide daily care of cats in the radioiodine wards, assist with in‑patient care and management of hospital records.
• Communicate regularly with caregivers and colleagues, including preparing out‑of‑hours team updates and treatment plans.
• Assist with patient discharge appointments in liaison with primary veterinarians.
• Assist with management of the radioiodine referral bookings and advice email box.
• Perform weekly stock‑takes, manage radioactive iodine waste storage and disposal, maintain spill boxes.
• Assist with radioiodine safety and compliance measures, issue RP3 certificates, conduct audits, waste disposal, calibrate and trouble‑shoot Geiger‑counters.
• Provide necessary training to new and existing staff and maintain training records.
• Ensure that radioiodine wards are well‑maintained and well‑stocked.
• Adopt cat‑friendly clinic principles throughout the SAH.
• Independently carry out nursing duties such as monitoring sedations and anaesthesia, assisting with diagnostic procedures, blood sampling, catheter placement, BP measurement, intravenous fluid therapy and nutritional tube feeding.
• Dispense and administer medication under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon, maintain accurate stock control and follow protocols for drug handling; give clear instructions to caregivers.
• Assist with stock control, maintain working areas to a high standard and participate in Clinical Governance and Infection Control directives.
• Maintain accurate patient records covering clinical notes, treatment, diagnoses, caregiver communication and patient information.
• Ensure all procedures and consumables are accurately recorded during patients’ stay.
• Support and assist with the clinical teaching of Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all team members.
• Communicate in an effective and pleasant manner with caregivers and colleagues.
• Be flexible to accommodate different hours/days of work with notice.
• Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.
• Ensure personal and others’ safety, report accidents, near‑misses and hazards and adhere to health‑and‑safety requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities for business improvement and discuss problems to implement sustainable enhancements that increase value for clients, employees and students.

Interview dates

WC 5th or/and 12th Jan 2026

Benefits and Wellbeing

Our people are at the heart of what we do and we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through the following:

Time off

• 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
• Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service

Wellbeing

• On‑site Mental Wellbeing Champions
• EDI committee
• Employee Forum – all employee voices heard
• Menopause Café
• Wellbeing talks and events
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)

Health

• SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Free Specsavers eye test voucher

General

• Free onsite parking
• U2 bus service link to Bristol
• Annual CPD allowance
• Employee discount
• Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8 % pension contributions
• Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay – click ‘Apply’ to begin your career with Langford Vets.

Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.