Twilight Veterinary Nurse

Location Norfolk
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Niamh Fanthorpe

Contact email: Niamh@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4588
Published: 2 days ago

Twilight Veterinary Nurse – Rare Opportunity

Competitive salary | Monday–Friday evenings | Independent, multi-site practice | Norfolk area

Twilight roles don’t come up often — and this is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and proactive RVN to join a supportive, independent, multi-site veterinary practice.

This is the ideal position for a nurse who enjoys variety, wants to take ownership of their shift, and is looking for a structured role with evenings only, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

As a Twilight Nurse, you’ll rotate across wards, theatre, and client-facing duties. You’ll be key in supporting smooth handovers, monitoring hospitalised patients, and assisting with surgical and diagnostic procedures. You’ll also provide excellent client care during the evening and ensure everything is prepared for the night team.

Shift pattern: Monday–Friday, 4:00pm–12:00am

Key Responsibilities

  • Support patient handovers and work closely with day and night vets.

  • Monitor and nurse inpatients, administer medications, and assist with diagnostics.

  • Prepare patients for surgery, maintain theatre sterility, and safely monitor anaesthesia.

  • Clean, sterilise, and prepare instruments and equipment.

  • Support reception/dispensary functions including client queries, medication dispensing, and stock rotation.

  • Complete routine checklists and assist with laboratory tests.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Qualified RVN 

  • Confident in anaesthesia, inpatient care, and surgical preparation.

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

  • Previous hospital or twilight experience desirable but not essential.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, reliable, and diligent in patient care.

  • Supportive team player with excellent communication skills.

  • Able to handle the physical and emotional demands of veterinary nursing.

  • Motivated, adaptable, and keen to develop professionally.

Why Join?

  • Rare twilight position with structured evening hours only.

  • Independent, multi-site practice with strong clinical standards.

  • Varied caseload offering excellent opportunity to develop your skills.

  • Supportive team environment and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Apply in confidence today to learn more about this opportunity and take the next step in your nursing career.

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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