Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Birthday Leave

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

CPD funded

Linnaeus CPD programme

Career progression

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Eyecare voucher

Free flu jab

Cycle to work

Job summary

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited is seeking a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Dick White Referrals Night Team. The role offers 12-hour shifts from 18:30 to 06:30, a 4 on 5 off pattern, and opportunities to work across ICU and all wards in a flagship specialist centre.

We welcome passionate RVNs who want to develop in a referral environment; full training will be provided, and attractive benefits are included as part of Linnaeus’ wellbeing and CPD programme.

Qualifications

• RVN with strong nursing skills across multiple wards.
• Willing to work night shifts and in a specialist referral setting.
• Excellent patient care and teamwork in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Work across all wards, including ICU.
• Care for canine and feline patients across disciplines.
• Triage and manage emergencies admitted out of hours.
• Be allocated to a ward for the duration of your shift block.
• Observe patient changes and communicate with the team.

Skills

RVN

Clinical skills

Job description

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse Dick White Referrals

£32,860 to £36,040 DOE Permanent | Full Time 4 nights on, 5 nights off | 37.5 hours per week

Looking for a nursing role where every night is different? If you are a passionate and enthusiastic RVN looking to develop your career within a specialist referral environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

At Dick White Referrals, you will join a vibrant Night Team working in a busy, purpose-built clinic with the surgical equipment and diagnostic facilities expected of a flagship specialist veterinary centre. As a Night Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work across all of our wards, including ICU, caring for canine and feline patients across all disciplines. You will also be involved in the care and triage of emergencies admitted out of hours. No two nights are the same, making this a challenging and interesting role with generous time off and a 4 on 5 off pattern that supports a good work life balance.

What will your nursing role involve?

As a Night Nurse, you will:

• Work across all wards, including ICU
• Nurse canine and feline patients across all disciplines
• Be involved in the care and triage of emergencies admitted out of hours
• Be allocated to a ward for the duration of your set of shifts
• Get to know your patients and recognise changes in their condition
• Work alongside a team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Interns
• Have a Specialist from each department on call
• Work 12-hour shifts from 18.30 to 06.30
• Follow a 4 nights on, 5 nights off pattern

The role offers the opportunity to use your all-round nursing skills while working in a specialist environment where you can develop your career.

You will be supported to develop Referral nursing experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

DWR Veterinary Specialists is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centres in Europe, offering outstanding levels of clinical care in state-of-the-art facilities. Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the client care teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to the care of pets.

You will have access to comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development and CPD.

DWR accepts referrals across:

• Anaesthesia
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Oncology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Physiotherapy
• Dentistry
• Soft Tissue Surgery

What we're looking for

We are looking for an RVN who:

• Has excellent all-round nursing skills
• Has a passion and drive for delivering outstanding patient care
• Is a team player who enjoys working in a supportive environment
• Can use their initiative
• Is willing to challenge the status quo
• Is enthusiastic about developing their career
• Referral nursing experience is not essential. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness programme including: Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Your wellbeing matters

Your wellbeing matters. At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. There is an established team of Mental Health First Aiders across our practices and central support office, alongside a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone.

About DWR and Linnaeus

We are part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long‑term rather than focusing solely on short‑term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6,000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You will have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and a comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best: care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.