Night Veterinary Nurse – Referral Setting
East Midlands | £DOE | 5 Nights On, 9 Nights Off
A reputable referral hospital in the East Midlands is seeking a dedicated and experienced Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their overnight team in a highly specialised clinical environment. This role is ideal for an RVN confident in working independently, and who thrives in a calm, focused night setting with complex caseloads.
The Role
Working 5 nights on and 9 nights off, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative and advanced veterinary care team, overseeing the hospitalisation and treatment of patients during out-of-hours. You’ll be involved in caring for post-surgical, neurology, and internal medicine patients, and will play a key part in ensuring continuity of care between the day and night teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor and provide care to hospitalised patients across orthopaedic, medical, and neurological disciplines
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Administer medications and carry out prescribed treatments
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Perform diagnostic sampling and operate in-house laboratory equipment
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Maintain clear and detailed nursing records
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Support emergency triage and procedures where required
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Provide effective handovers and communicate efficiently across clinical teams
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Maintain a clean, well-stocked clinical environment
Requirements
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Registered with the RCVS
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Previous experience in a hospital setting (referral experience desirable)
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Comfortable working independently overnight
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Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
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Additional ECC qualifications or experience an advantage
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Full, clean UK driving licence preferred
What’s On Offer
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5-on/9-off rota providing significant downtime between shifts
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Funded CPD and certificate support
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Paid RCVS & VDS memberships
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Cycle to Work scheme & season ticket loan
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Generous staff discounts and wellbeing support
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Opportunities to work in a specialist-led team within a forward-thinking, well-equipped hospital
If you're looking to build your ECC and referral experience within a well-supported night role offering an excellent rota and clinical challenge, this is the ideal next step. Reach out for a confidential chat and to learn more about this opportunity.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649 or email niamh@lloydandcowan.com
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