Registered Veterinary Nurse; Nights - Hampstead

Role Overview

Join our Night RVN team at Village Vet Hampstead as a proactive and dedicated Night Veterinary Nurse (RVN) working 5 nights on / 10 nights off on a rolling rota. The role is based in a well‑equipped 24‑hour emergency clinic serving North London.

• Assign cases to nurses and provide support throughout your shifts, adopting a proactive, holistic approach to inpatient care under the guidance of the Veterinary Surgeon.
• Triage out‑of‑hours calls and visits, supporting the veterinary surgeon with appointments, treatments and procedures.
• Participate in nurse‑led patient handover from the night team to the day team, providing detailed clinical updates on all inpatients.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of all areas of the hospital together with the Patient Care Assistant Team.
• Engage in continued professional development, with opportunities to pursue extra studies supporting the emergency and critical care service.

Rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off rolling rota.

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with Tier2 or Tier3 qualification.
• Experience or willingness to work in a 24‑hour clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the clinical team and support continuity of care.

• Annualised contract with 5 flexi nights per year
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD allowance and extensive free Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus Nursing Career Framework
• Staff discount schemes (gym membership)
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme

£37,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Linnaeus is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you must apply internally via the Talent Acquisition team. For external candidates, please submit your application through our careers portal.