Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Solihull is seeking a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. The position offers a permanent role with an average of 29.3 hours per week and provides opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Candidates will be involved in specialist ward nursing and caring for patients in intensive care. This role is ideal for those looking to advance their veterinary nursing skills with full training provided.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Structured in-house teaching and support

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly treats

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to providing excellent veterinary care.
• Ability to work in a team and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Specialist ward nursing in medicine and surgical wards.
• Caring for patients within the intensive care unit.
• Supporting the emergency out of hours team.

Job description

Job Title

Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location

Willows Referrals, Solihull

Job Type

Permanent

Hours

7 on, 14 off with built in on call - 29.3 hours a week average

Salary

Starting from £28,000 (depending on experience)

A great opportunity has arisen for a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team working within our stunning, purpose-built, Veterinary Hospital.

With the benefit of superb imaging and anaesthesia facilities, as well as specialists working in every discipline, Willows provides a truly rewarding working environment. We have an exceptionally friendly, professional, and dedicated team of nurses who give a warm and supportive welcome to new members of staff.

The successful applicant will be given training and support to take their career to the next level. We are able to offer exciting opportunities for nurses who share our commitment to excellence and a desire to provide world‑class care and customer service.

This is an ideal chance for keen individuals to work in one of the UK's leading referral centres and develop their nursing skills. Experience of working in a referral environment is not required as full support and training will be provided for successful candidates. The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Surgical Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants to deliver gold standard veterinary care to our patients.

Main duties

• Specialist ward nursing- Medicine and Surgical wards
• Caring for patients within our intensive care unit
• Working alongside our Specialist and primary veterinary surgeons
• Support the emergency out of hours (OOH) team.

Rota

An example of a typical shift pattern for a 6‑week period would look something like this – however, we are open to rota considering a rota to fit around you.

Week 1 – 7 nights on clinic
Week 2 – Off
Week 3 – Off
Week 4 – 7 nights on clinic
Week 5 – Off
Week 6 – On call Mon‑Thurs
Week 7 – 7 nights
Week 8 – Off
Week 9 – Off
Week 10 – 7 nights on clinic
Week 11 – Off
Week 12 – On call Fri, Sat, Sun

On‑call duties are 8pm‑1am and are paid as part of your total working hours of 29.3 hours (average).

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Structured in‑house teaching, supervision and support
• AN unbeatable learning environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly treats
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the leading small animal referral centres in the world, having been delivering the highest possible standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years.

Our vision is to provide an unrivalled clinical, patient, client and team experience that is recognised for excellence across the world. Our values centre around the care of our patients, our clients, our referring vets, each other, and the environment to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Willows is widely known for the delivery of CPD, and we strongly encourage all our associates to continually develop their skills and knowledge. We employ over 250 Associates working as part of an outstanding multi‑disciplinary team led by internationally‑renowned Specialists. Our service teams include orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, clinical nutrition, oncology, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), anaesthesia and analgesia, diagnostic imaging and physiotherapy.

In‑patient care is a priority and includes 24‑hour veterinary and nursing cover, with support from a team of emergency vets and Interns. Our hospital facilities are of the highest quality, including on‑site Siemens 64‑slice CT, Siemens 1.5T MRI, two in‑theatre mobile image intensifiers, two digital radiography rooms, ultrasonography, electro diagnostic, video endoscopy and an extensive range of advanced surgical equipment.

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 Programme which is available for everyone.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Rebecca Coleman [e-mail]