Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Our client is a leading provider of veterinary care across the UK, with practices that include 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres, as well as a growing presence overseas. They are currently looking for a dedicated Veterinary Nurse to join their night team, combining a passion for emergency and critical care with the opportunity for extensive free time. The role offers an ideal work-life balance, with a rota pattern of 7 nights on, followed by 14 nights off.

As part of the night team, you will work alongside an experienced Night Vet to provide exceptional out-of-hours care to patients. The hospital is modern and well-equipped, offering a supportive and friendly environment. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced facilities, including complex ultrasound, a laparoscopic stack system, endoscopy, a full in-house lab, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation area, and two operating theatres.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver exceptional care to clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures, managing all pre- and post-procedure activities.
• Conduct nurse-led appointments and Schedule 3 activities.
• Monitor and care for patients throughout their stay.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges as directed by the veterinary team.
• Facilitate patient transfers to out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Dispense and verify medications.
• Ensure professional excellence by complying with all regulatory, practice, and operational standards.
• Hold briefings to coordinate and engage the team for effective practice operations.

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Experience in delivering high-quality patient and client care.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in supporting nurse consults and understanding their contribution to practice performance and efficiency.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills to maximise team performance.

Benefits

• Health cash plan from day one, covering dental, physio, and optical services, with 24/7 access to a private GP service.
• Life Assurance at 3 times your salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling services.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’—a paid day’s leave to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD allowance of £750 per year plus 2 days of paid leave.
• Internal CPD opportunities and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS and RCVS fees covered.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.

About Our Client

Our client is proud to support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that is always available. They truly believe that every interaction matters and can make a real difference, whether with colleagues, patients, or clients. Being part of this organisation means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment, with access to the best equipment and treatment options available. This is a place for talented individuals who want to excel in their field and whose compassion for animals extends far beyond their job.

Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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