Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Dick White Referrals (DWR); Newmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital as a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse. This role offers a structured 4-on/5-off rota, diverse caseloads, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment. Ideal for those looking to grow their skills across various veterinary disciplines.

Benefits

Five weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

Free on-site parking

£500 annual Continuing Professional Development allowance

Life assurance and employer pension contribution

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Overnight pet care available via dog shed

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Ideally 1 or more years of post-registration experience.
• Confident and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• In-patient care and nurse-led ward management.
• Support Emergency and Critical Care procedures.
• Rotate through multiple departments including surgical and medical wards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Job title: Night Registered Veterinary Nurse
Location: Dick White Referrals, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, permanent, 4 nights on / 5 nights off (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM)
Practice: Dick White Referrals
Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience (full-time equivalent, based on a 40-hour week)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the night team at Dick White Referrals, a modern multidisciplinary referral hospital with exceptional facilities and a large, diverse nursing team. This role offers a rolling rota of 4-on/5-off, a varied caseload, and the chance to work across a range of disciplines, including surgical, medical, oncology, and intensive care. Whether you’re building on solid experience or looking to grow in a fast-paced referral setting, this role offers autonomy, variety, and meaningful career progression.

Why join us?

• Structured 4-on/5-off night rota offering excellent work-life balance
• Consistent variety through rotation across surgical, medical, and oncology wards
• Opportunity to work in intensive care following training and interest
• Never work alone - our night team includes 21 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 6 Patient Care Assistants, and Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeons
• Large hospital setting with access to experienced colleagues from all disciplines
• Supportive team culture with training, development and wellbeing at its core
• Overnight dog shed available to bring your pet to work (subject to availability)

The team
Dick White Referrals is a multidisciplinary referral practice with a large and experienced clinical team. The nursing department comprises approximately 60 nurses across 24 hours, with 21 dedicated to night shifts. As part of the night team, you’ll work alongside rotating veterinary interns, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeons, and fellow Registered Veterinary Nurses and Patient Care Assistants, with no lone working. While you may manage a ward independently, there is always full team support across the hospital.

The team culture is inclusive and proactive, with internal champions for infection control, wellbeing, and more. We also encourage collaboration and connection through staff-led social events and communication channels.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Ideally 1 or more years of post-registration experience (newly qualified nurses will be considered)
• Confident and proactive, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Keen to work across multiple disciplines and build referral-level nursing skills
• Team-oriented with strong communication and initiative

What we offer

• Five weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Free on-site parking
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Defence Society fees paid
• £500 annual Continuing Professional Development allowance with support to pursue certificates
• Career pathways into Lead Nurse and Team Leader roles
• Additional paid champion roles (e.g. infection control, social media, blood donor programme)
• Life assurance and employer pension contribution
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Overnight pet care available via dog shed (subject to availability)

About the role
As a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse at Dick White Referrals, you will rotate through multiple departments, including surgical, medical, and oncology wards, working with both canine and feline patients. Duties include in-patient care, nurse-led ward management, and supporting Emergency and Critical Care procedures. After demonstrating competence and interest, you may rotate into the intensive care unit.

Each night is varied, offering exposure to a broad range of referral cases. A structured handover process and collaboration with day teams ensures continuity of care and learning.

Getting here
Dick White Referrals is located in a rural setting outside Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire. There is no public transport access, so candidates will need to commute by car or taxi. Free on-site parking is provided.

If you’d like to be part of a forward-thinking hospital with a strong support network and real opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

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How to Apply
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We look forward to hearing from you.

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