Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse

Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Part-Time | Flexible Weekend Working

Location:
Oxfordshire
Job Type: Permanent | Part-Time | Weekend Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Weekend Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a friendly, experienced, and supportive veterinary team in Oxfordshire
. This modern, well‑equipped 24‑hour veterinary hospital serves as a central hub for the Oxford region, delivering exceptional veterinary care to pets both day and night.

Situated on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds
, the practice offers excellent transport links to Oxford city centre and benefits from a picturesque setting. Recently extended and refurbished, the hospital features advanced facilities including a CT scanner
, digital x‑ray technology
, and a high standard of clinical equipment to support outstanding patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse with an interest in emergency and critical care (ECC) who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering gold‑standard care to both patients and clients.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative nursing team where every opinion is valued and contributes to excellent patient outcomes. The role offers exposure to a wide range of interesting medical and surgical cases, supported by an experienced and welcoming team.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional nursing care to patients to the highest clinical standards
• Supporting surgical and medical procedures within a busy veterinary hospital environment
• Monitoring and caring for inpatients, including emergency and critical care cases
• Developing tailored treatment plans and communicating effectively with pet owners
• Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, operational, and clinical best practice standards

This is a permanent part‑time weekend role
, covering Saturday and Sunday shifts
, with genuine flexibility available to suit individual circumstances.

Flexible working options may include:

• Full‑day or half‑day weekend shifts
• Alternate weekends
• Variable weekend rotas to fit around personal or professional commitments

The practice is committed to supporting work‑life balance and welcomes conversations around flexible working patterns.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Hold RCVS registration
• Have a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care and client service
• Demonstrate a keen interest in emergency and critical care nursing
• Be a positive team player with a proactive and compassionate approach
• Have a desire to continue developing clinical skills and knowledge

The team recognises that a veterinary career is more than just a rota and job title, offering an excellent range of benefits to support wellbeing, development, and career progression. The role comes with an excellent salary of £32,000 pro rata.

• Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance (3x salary)

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Additional paid "Day for You"

• £750 CPD allowance plus 2 paid CPD days annually
• Access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD programmes
• Exposure to 24‑hour hospital environments
• Funded certificates and structured career pathways

• Paid RCVS and VDS fees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Staff discount scheme