Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse

Working within a multi-disciplinary referral hospital, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to both first opinion out-of-hours cases and specialist referral inpatients, while collaborating closely with experienced veterinary surgeons and specialists. The Role As an Out-of-Hours RVN / Night Nurse, the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering exceptional overnight patient care, including:

• Emergency triage and critical care nursing
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised inpatients
• Anaesthesia support and perioperative care
• Assisting veterinary surgeons with emergency procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical standards
• Delivering compassionate care to patients and clients during out-of-hours periods

This is a highly collaborative environment with a strong team ethos, offering the opportunity to work alongside, 156 additional hours annually on an ad hoc basis to support operational requirements, holiday cover, or staff absences.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a busy and supportive veterinary team in Cambridge. This role is ideal for an RVN with a passion for emergency and critical care (ECC), inpatient nursing, and anaesthesia, who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys variety in their caseload. The practice is looking for a confident and motivated RVN who possesses:

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Previous experience in ECC, emergency nursing, or first opinion practice
• Confidence in anaesthesia and inpatient care
• Excellent patient care and clinical nursing skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• The ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and team collaboration

This role would particularly suit nurses who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working as part of a close-knit overnight team.

Benefits & Salary

• Competitive salary of £37,900 per annum
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Generous CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to modern veterinary equipment and facilities
• Wellbeing-focused team culture
• Opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills within a referral setting

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