Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Prospect Health; Chichester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

36 hours per week

Annualised rota

Independent practice

Emergency and inpatient caseload

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Prospect Health is assisting a well-established independent veterinary hospital in the Chichester area to recruit a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). This role focuses on overnight care, emergency admissions and inpatient management within a dedicated night team.

The working pattern features an annualised rota with approximately 36 hours per week, 4 nights on, 7 nights off, and a twilight shift. You will deliver high standards of care, maintain accurate records and support the veterinary

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and RCVS registered or eligible
• Experience in small animal nursing and emergency care
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently within a supportive team

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of overnight inpatient nursing care
• Monitor and care for hospitalised patients
• Assist with emergency admissions and treatments
• Support veterinary surgeons during emergency procedures
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical records
• Ensure smooth patient handovers between day and night teams
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care at all times

Skills

RVN

Emergency nursing

Inpatient care

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

RCVS registered

Eligible to register

Job description

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a well-established independent veterinary hospital in the Chichester area. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident nurse who enjoys emergency and inpatient care while benefiting from an attractive work-life balance through an annualised rota.

Working as part of a dedicated night team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional overnight patient care, supporting emergency admissions, and ensuring continuity of treatment for hospitalised patients. This position is ideal for an RVN with strong clinical skills who enjoys working independently while remaining part of a supportive and experienced team.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 DOE
• Average 36 hours per week
• Annualised hours providing an excellent work-life balance
• Independent veterinary hospital
• Varied emergency and inpatient nursing caseload
• Supportive and experienced clinical team
• Excellent long-term career opportunities

Key Duties

• Deliver high standards of overnight inpatient nursing care
• Monitor and care for hospitalised patients
• Assist with emergency admissions and treatments
• Support veterinary surgeons during emergency procedures where required
• Administer medications and maintain accurate clinical records
• Ensure smooth patient handovers between day and night teams
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care at all times

Working Pattern

• Average 36 hours per week
• Annualised rota: 4 nights on, 7 nights off, 4 nights on, 6 nights off
• One twilight shift included within the rota
• Excellent work-life balance with extended periods off between working blocks

Practice Facilities

• Well-established independent veterinary hospital
• Modern, fully equipped clinical facilities
• Busy inpatient and emergency caseload
• Experienced veterinary and nursing teams
• Supportive working environment with excellent clinical standards

Key Skills, Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• RCVS registered (or eligible)
• Previous small animal nursing experience
• Confident managing emergency and inpatient cases
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

Package and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000 DOE
• Annualised working pattern offering excellent work-life balance
• Supportive independent practice
• Modern hospital facilities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Stable and experienced clinical team

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected independent veterinary hospital in the Chichester area, offering a rewarding night nursing role within a supportive team and a well-structured rota that provides an excellent balance between work and personal time. If you're an experienced RVN looking to further your career in emergency and inpatient care, this could be the ideal opportunity.