Night Nurse

Linnaeus; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the UK is seeking an experienced night registered veterinary nurse to join their team in Melton Mowbray. This role involves providing nursing care for patients, triaging emergencies, and working on a rolling 3-week rota averaging 34 hours per week. Benefits include a salary starting from £31,824 pro rata, strong mentorship, and excellent work/life balance. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact for more information.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus Birthday Day

Life assurance 4 x salary

Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Family Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pet Insurance Discount

Discount Platform - Benefits Hub

Reduced Gym Membership

Eye Care Scheme

Annual Flu Voucher

Qualifications

• Experienced and dedicated in veterinary nursing.
• Comfortable working sole charge.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated with an interest in ECC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nursing care of patients.
• Triaging emergencies and answering out of hours phone.

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated night registered veterinary nurse to join our team at our practice in Melton Mowbray. You should feel comfortable working sole charge, be enthusiastic, forward thinking and highly motivated. This is a 'hands-on' position, working within a fast-paced and friendly team, and will be well suited to someone who has an interest in ECC.

You will be responsible for the nursing care of our patients, triaging emergencies and answering the out of hours phone. Your shifts would be on a rolling 3-week rota based on an average of 34 hours per week.

Salary from £31,824 pro rata amount

Why Join us?

• Excellent work/life balance. There is no bank holiday working in this role.
• We provide strong mentorship and support, so you get the most out of your role. We are fortunate to have a team of experienced vets and RVN's, along with dedicated support staff all of whom share our passion for providing high standards of veterinary care to our patients.
• Encourage development

Who we are

Kings Veterinary Centre is a first opinion RVCS accredited veterinary practice with 5 branches and a hospital in the surrounding area. We pride ourselves in offering on-site emergency care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff provide high standards of bespoke, affordable care to our patients and our clients. We are heavily involved in the local community and actively support many local pet charities.

Exciting news

We are moving to our brand-new hospital at the end of 2025, a stone's throw away from our current Melton site.

What we offer

• Salary: £18 per hour, dependent on experience
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Birthday Day
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Pension Scheme 3% employer, 5% employee contributions Salary Sacrifice
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Family Leave
• E-cars Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only)
• Refer a Friend
• Pet Insurance Discount & substantial staff discount if you register your pets with us
• Discount Platform - Benefits Hub
• Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)
• Associate Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Scheme
• Headspace
• Annual Flu Voucher

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information please contact Rebecca Coleman for a confidential chat [e-mail]