Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: South East England | Type: Permanent | Hours: Weekends Only (Approx. 20 hrs/week)
A well-established and respected veterinary hospital in the South East is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join their team on a weekend-only basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a welcoming, supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care. The role offers a balance of hands-on patient work and nurse-led responsibilities, ideal for RVNs who enjoy variety, autonomy, and high standards in a fast-paced clinical environment.
About the Role
As part of a dedicated weekend team, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of a busy hospital service. This includes supporting with clinical procedures, nurse consultations, and day-to-day inpatient care.
You’ll work with a mix of routine and complex cases and be expected to deliver gold-standard care in line with current regulatory and operational standards. The hospital is fully equipped, and the clinical leadership team is passionate about staff development and excellent patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
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Assisting with surgical and medical procedures
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Running nurse-led consults and patient admissions/discharges
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Monitoring hospitalised patients
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Supporting medication preparation and compliance
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Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical data
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Helping coordinate patient handovers and transfers
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Promoting and upholding best practices in patient care and safety
What We’re Looking For
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RCVS-registered Veterinary Nurse
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Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in small animal practice or hospital
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Confident in inpatient care and supporting complex cases
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Passion for client interaction and nurse-led care
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Team-focused, professional, and calm under pressure
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Comfortable working weekends on a regular basis
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Previous hospital or referral experience is desirable but not essential
What’s On Offer
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Competitive weekend rate (based on experience)
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Opportunity to work in a modern, well-resourced hospital environment
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Access to ongoing CPD and professional development support
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Flexible options for additional shifts or expanded duties, if desired
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Supportive and inclusive team culture
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Broad clinical exposure and progression potential
This is an excellent fit for a proactive RVN who enjoys working autonomously at weekends while still being part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential conversation or to request further details.
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