Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

CVS Veterinary Group; Alton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Shield cash plan

Job summary

CVS Veterinary Group is seeking a Referral Night Nurse to join the team at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists. Core hours are 20:00–08:30, with flexibility to discuss alternative patterns to support work-life balance.

You will work closely with Specialists, ward RVNs, and an on-site intern to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy referral setting. The role offers a comprehensive induction, generous CPD allowance with time off, access to internal CPD courses, and opportunities for clinical

Qualifications

• RVN qualification required or eligible.
• Night shift experience in emergency/critical care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Care for inpatients and emergency cases out-of-hours.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by specialists.
• Collaborate with surgeons and ward RVNs to ensure timely patient care.

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Join Our Exceptional Night Nursing Team at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a renowned multidisciplinary referral hospital, delivering advanced veterinary care across the South of England, including London and the Thames Valley. Our Specialist-led services span Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging.

We are proud to be an ISFM Gold Standard Feline Clinic, Dog Friendly Clinic and a recipient of the BVHA Design Award for Outstanding Working Environment. As part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the UK's largest provider of integrated veterinary services, our referrals division operates eight state-of-the-art hospitals across the UK and Ireland.

About the Role

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Referral Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) to join our Referral Night Nursing Team. This vital role focuses on inpatient care and emergency & critical care during out-of-hours, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex cases.

You'll work closely with our Specialists and ward RVNs, supported by a rotating intern on-site and multiple specialists on-call. Collaboration with our surgical team is a key part of the role, ensuring seamless patient care.

Core hours are 20:00 - 08:30, but we are happy to discuss alternative shift patterns to support your work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high standards of nursing care to inpatients and emergency cases admitted out-of-hours
• Administering treatments and medications as prescribed by our specialist clinicians
• Communicating effectively across disciplines to ensure accurate and timely patient care plans
• Handling incoming calls professionally and taking appropriate action

Support & Development

We offer a comprehensive 8-week induction programme to help you settle in, meet the team, and access any additional training you may need.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering:

• A generous CPD allowance with dedicated time off
• Access to a wide range of internal CPD courses, including non-clinical development
• Opportunities for clinical research and teaching

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (up to 40k)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle

Wellbeing & Inclusion

We take pride in supporting the wellbeing of our team through:

• An Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Optional Health Shield cash plan
• On-site Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions

CVS is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are actively working to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.