Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Linnaeus; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Winchester is seeking a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team. This part-time role involves working mainly on Thursday and Friday nights, with 1:3 Wednesday shifts. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an RVN and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation starting from £29,727.50 per annum, alongside various benefits including CPD opportunities and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Paid day off for birthday

Enhanced equal family leave

Staff discount schemes

Wellness program

Gym membership discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotations.
• Provide care for a wide range of cases.
• Support day nurse teams and clinicians.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Job Title: Night Registered Veterinary Nurse

Location: Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time (30 hours/week)

Salary: Starting from £29,727.50/annum (inclusive of enhanced weekend rate), depending on experience

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists are seeking an RVN to join our friendly, close knit nursing team in Winchester, Hampshire.

About the Role

This is a part time permanent position. The working hours are:

• Thursday and Friday nights and 1:3 Wednesday night shifts (8pm-8am).
• Participation in the weekend rotation – 1:4 Saturday Twilight shifts and Bank Holiday rotation.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with proven experience in a similar role.
• Has good organisational and communication skills.
• Works well in a busy environment.
• Has a proactive 'can do' attitude.
• Is eligible to work in the UK.

You’ll be working alongside a wonderful team including a very supportive PCA team, and you’ll be fully supported by the whole nursing team.

About the Practice

Anderson Moores is in a serene countryside setting with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and are available to look after pets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We benefit from:

• Being one of the country's leading veterinary specialist referral hospitals with vets and their teams caring for small animals every day.
• Our dedicated vets, nurses and nursing assistants, supported by the administrative 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 care for pets.
• Accepting referrals for Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Physiotherapy as well as ophthalmology and a Pain Clinic.

Culture & Support

We pride ourselves on having a genuinely supportive culture:

• Regular CPD and learning opportunities.
• Regular team meetings and communication.
• Career development opportunities (including additional qualifications if desired).
• Social team culture with events, and post‑work catch‑ups.

Day‑to‑Day Duties

As a Night Nurse you will predominantly be based in our ward areas. Our night nurses are an integral part of the team; constantly working to the highest standards to ensure our patients are comfortable and able to recover during their stay in wards.

You will enjoy nursing a wide range of cases, using your knowledge and skills to ensure each individual patient receives the care they require. Including: specialised diets, medications, pain relief, physiotherapy, catheter and drain care, mental stimulation and wound management.

You will work closely with the clinicians, anaesthetists, patient care assistants, twilight team and the day nurse teams.

Next Steps

If you're looking for an RVN position where you can use all your nursing skills, have your growth supported, and be part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• CPD opportunities and allocated CPD days
• Access to an extensive range of clinical and non‑clinical learning and development programmes
• Progression & development opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with PetPlan
• Wellness program, including
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Gym membership discount
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccine voucher
• Recruitment reward scheme

How to Apply

To apply, click "Apply Now" or contact Purvi Kataria at [e-mail]

For more information or a confidential discussion, we look forward to hearing from you.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]