Registered Veterinary Nurse - Night Nurse

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Night Nurse
Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Rutland
£21,930
Part-time, average 26 hours per week (52 hours every other week). Saturday to Tuesday, every other week. Saturday & Sunday 6.00pm–8.00am;
Monday & Tuesday 8.00pm–8.00am.

Join an established 24-hour hospital where your night nursing skills truly matter. Oakham Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and confident Night RVN to join our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-equipped hospital offering 24-hour in-patient care, while benefiting from a structured rota that provides significant time off.

This role focuses on overnight inpatient care within a busy hospital environment. You will work in close communication with the on-call Veterinary Surgeon, supporting patient care and ensuring high clinical standards are maintained throughout the night.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
• Assisting with occasional required surgeries in liaison with the on-call vet
• Managing client communications, with phones diverted to Vets Now while some calls come directly to the practice
• Cleaning, restocking and preparing the hospital for the following day
• Completing relevant administrative duties

There are optional opportunities to undertake occasional day shifts to help maintain and broaden clinical skills, though this is not compulsory.

Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a long-established, purpose-built practice located on the outskirts of Oakham in Rutland. We offer extensive facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment including:

• CT
• Ultrasonography
• Dental radiography
• Diathermy
• Laparoscopic equipment
• Facilities for complex orthopaedic surgery

We have a clinical association with the University of Nottingham Vet School, giving us access to leading specialists. Our team includes certificate holders in cardiology, surgery, medicine, orthopaedics and advanced nursing disciplines including anaesthesia and medicine. We are proud to encourage and support ongoing professional development across the team.

Our current team includes:

• 7 Veterinary Surgeons
• 12 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 2 Student Veterinary Nurses
• 3 Hospital Assistants
• 8 Customer Care team members

We also provide referral services in cardiology and orthopaedics, offering a truly comprehensive veterinary service.

We are seeking a confident, motivated and compassionate RVN with:

• The ability to work independently overnight while remaining part of a wider team
• Excellent communication skills
• A calm, organised approach
• A strong focus on patient welfare

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of £21,930, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon, our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets and Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Pawsome Benefits, reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension, 5 percent employee and 3 percent employer contribution
• Discounted staff pet care

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £21,930 DOE