Veterinary Out Of & Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Nurse - Nights

Out Of Hours (OOH) & Emergency Critical Care (ECC) / Registered Veterinary Nurse | Nights

Boldon Colliery - South Tyneside

Are you an experienced ECC nurse with a strong background in ICU care, looking for a rewarding out-of-hours role?

Bridge Referrals is expanding, and we’re excited to introduce Emergency Vet Team (EVT) - a brand-new out-of-hours and emergency service built from the ground up to deliver exceptional patient care while creating a workplace where nurses genuinely enjoy working out of hours.

This is a rare opportunity to join a founding team, helping shape how an ECC service runs while working in a highly supportive, forward-thinking environment.

As an OOH/ECC RVN, you will play a vital role in the delivery of emergency and critical care, working alongside our veterinary surgeons to manage a varied and complex caseload.

You will be heavily involved in the nursing of critically ill patients, requiring confidence in:

• ICU and high-dependency patient care
• Emergency triage, admissions and patient support
• Involvement in emergency surgeries
• Advanced anaesthesia and peri-operative support

This is a hands-on role where your nursing skills will be fully utilised at an advanced level.

You’ll be working within a truly advanced clinical setting. Our facilities include MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, fluoroscopy (dedicated theatre), separate medical and surgical wards, an in-house laboratory, advanced anaesthesia equipment and ventilators.

Our new ICU/high-dependency unit will further enhance our ability to care for complex and critically ill patients, placing nursing care at the centre of everything we do.

• A brand-new service with a fresh approach
• A culture where experienced nurses are trusted and empowered
• Focus on clinical excellence without burnout
• Opportunity to help shape protocols and workflows
• A genuinely collaborative team environment
• RCVS registered and eligible to work in the UK
• Minimum of two years’ experience in practice
• Proven experience in Emergency & Critical Care and/or ICU (essential)
• Previous out-of-hours experience is advantageous
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work confidently under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Highly organised with good attention to detail and competent IT skills
• A proactive approach to learning and ongoing professional development

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays), plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Dedicated training and support in ECC
• Generous CPD allowance with access to in-house training and development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Cycle to work scheme
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Salary starting from £34,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

This isn’t just another OOH role.

It’s an opportunity to be part of a founding nursing team, where your experience is truly valued and your skills are utilised to their full potential.